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Sweet Pie

SUBMITTED BY: LLYONS

"This is a traditional Easter pie in my family. It has been in my family for as long as I can remember."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  2 Hrs
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. For Crust: In a large bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until dough forms. Roll into 9 inch crust. Place dough in greased pie plate. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. In a large bowl, beat 4 eggs. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth.
  4. Pour into crust and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2003 by Springchick
This pie has a great, simple flavor, reminding me of a light-textured cheesecake. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2004 by MEDICBARBIEDOLL
This was fabulous! I cheated and used a frozen pie crust, but this is a great recipe - much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by ACAMRON
This was delicious. Next time I'll try adding some fruit to the mixture, like chopped pineapple. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Sweet Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 433

  • Total Fat: 16.1g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 15.1g

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