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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons white sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Nutrition Info

433.4 calories carbohydrate: 56.7 g cholesterol: 126.6 mg fat: 16.1 g fiber: 0.7 g protein: 15.1 g saturatedFat: 8.8 g servingSize: - sodium: 259.3 mg sugar: 34 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Pour into crust and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.

1 - 9 inch pie

This is a traditional Easter pie in my family. It has been in my family for as long as I can remember.