Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts or homemade
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Chopped pistachios for topping
- Maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and mini chocolate chips until smooth.
- Roll out one pie crust into the baking dish. Pour the ricotta mixture over it evenly, then cover with the second crust and seal edges well. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle sugar on top before finishing baking.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Top with chopped pistachios and maraschino cherries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg