Ricotta Cheese Pie I

Name: Ricotta Cheese Pie I
Yield: 1 - 9 inch pie
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup white sugar; 1 ½ cups milk; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Rating: 4 stars

30 Ratings
23 Reviews
10 Photos

Creamy, and not too sweet.

By Linda C.

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9 inch pie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup milk.

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Step 2
Combine cornstarch and milk with ricotta, remaining 1 cup milk, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Mix until well blended. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
Step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Sprinkle top with cinnamon, and cool.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

212 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 27g; fat 9.6g; cholesterol 50.2mg; sodium 153.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

Elizabeth Lombard

06/16/2003

THIS Ricotta pie was the perfect dessert after a roasted lamb dinner on Easter Sunday. The pie was light and airy. I used frozen strawberries as an optional topping. This is perfect if you love a traditional dessert but don't want something as heavy as cheesecake. I will keep this in my "active file.". Thank you, Linda C for terrific recipe. Read More

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APV

11/26/2002

First let me say we like Ricotta cheese, but this pie is best left unmade. I found it basicly sweet w/o much flavor. My husband did not like it either. Use your time and ingredients for a more worthwhile dessert. Read More

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30 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 2

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Elizabeth Lombard

06/16/2003

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11/26/2002

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JoAnn Cambareri

01/02/2008

I made this pie to serve at my New Year's Eve gathering, and now I wish I hadn't (I probably should have "tested" it first. Especially since I was kind of "skeptical" of the ingredients -- especially the vanilla -- from the start). It cooked up well (that was not the problem) but nobody (including me) seemed to like it. In the future, I think I will stick with my "traditional" ricotta cheese pie -- which includes rice, spinach and a very generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Sorry. Read More

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ELAINE D.

08/29/2002

I added drained crushed pineapple. Many of my guests requested the recipe. Wonderful!!! Read More

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chelmarsie

05/08/2006

This was an awesome pie. My family raved about it and told me I had to make it for special occasions from now on (after I just decided to make it one night for no reason). I did however change 2 things to the recipe. I only had 1 cup of rictotta cheese so I used that instead of 1 1/2 cups and I also put the cinnamon into the blended recipe before baking. It turned out great. Read More

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Tracy Ann

02/17/2011

Make it the night before and keep it in the refridgerator. It has a smoother texture the next day. Read More

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julie

12/27/2007

i added a tablespoon of orange marmelade and a little apricot preserves salt and a dash of lemon juice for a flavor boost and the results were pretty good although i'm not crazy about the grainy texture of the ricotta. i might try this again with cottage cheese using less milk. the pie is better chilled. this is a good simple inexpensive recipe for any occassion. Read More

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Teressa Liebi

02/08/2010

I work as a cook at a senior center. I made this recipe for them. They all loved it! It is like an old fashioned custard. Very easy and very good! Read More

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Amy Nelson

02/28/2006

I agree that this tasted like nothing. I used part-skim ricotta which was probably not a good choice but I still won't be making this again. Read More

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Ricotta Cheese Pie I

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 212.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 14 %

cholesterol: 17 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 13 %

vitamin c:

folate: 6 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.