Zesty Ricotta Pie

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9-inch, 6 ounce) graham cracker pie crust
• 3 tablespoons raspberry preserves, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped blanched almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In medium-sized bowl, with an electric beater, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla. Pour mixture into pie crust.

Bake 7 minutes, reduce temperature to 300 degrees F. and bake for an additional 55 to 65 minutes or until center is set.

Remove from oven and cool 15 to 20 minutes. Spread top with melted raspberry preserves and chopped almonds.