Ingredients
1 pie crust (homemade or store‑bought)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
½ cup mascarpone
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out pie crust on parchment; transfer to sheet and crimp the edges slightly. Chill for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk ricotta, mascarpone, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
Pour ricotta filling into the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
Gently fold the crust edges over the filling, pleating as needed to create a rustic tart shape.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the middle.
Cool on the parchment-lined sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: baked