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Ricotta Rustic Pie

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A wonderful Italian-style ricotta pie with a golden buttery crust, creamy citrus-scented ricotta filling, and a hint of sweetness—perfect for any gathering or dessert craving.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pie crust (homemade or store‑bought)

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

½ cup mascarpone

 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.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Method: baked