Sweet Ricotta Pie

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrition and fiber.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in raisins gently to distribute evenly.

Grease a pie dish with butter or cooking spray.

Pour the ricotta mixture into the prepared pie dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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