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Italian Easter Pie

Italian Easter Pie

Delight in the rich flavors of this Italian Easter Pie, featuring creamy ricotta, chocolate, and candied citrus for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup candied citrus peel

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Oven
  • Pie Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in chocolate chips and candied citrus peel.
  4. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for about 45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
  6. Allow cooling for at least an hour before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize by using mascarpone instead of ricotta or adding nuts and dried fruits for extra texture.

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