Description
A creamy Sicilian ricotta pie flavored with bright orange zest and warm cinnamon, baked in a buttery crust. This nostalgic Italian dessert is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish if not already fitted.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the filling is silky and evenly blended.
- Pour the ricotta mixture into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh orange zest and juice rather than bottled juice.
- Allowing the pie to chill helps the ricotta filling set properly and improves texture.
- If the crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil during the final minutes of baking.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
