Description
This traditional Almond Ricotta Pie is creamy, nutty, and kissed with lemon zest. A family-favorite Italian dessert perfect for Easter, Sunday dinners, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pre-made pie crust
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup almond flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon
Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare pie crust in pan.
2. In a bowl, beat ricotta, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
3. Stir in almond flour, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and lemon zest.
4. Pour filling into crust. Top with sliced almonds.
5. Bake 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
6. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, drain ricotta before using. Pie tastes even better chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg