Description
This delicious ricotta chocolate chip pie is a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- to taste sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional garnish)
- 3 maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
- 1/4 cup extra chocolate chips (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll one pie crust and fit it into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the crust.
- Place the second crust on top, seal edges, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Garnish with pistachios, cherries, or extra chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the ricotta is well-drained to avoid a watery filling.
- This pie can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg