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Ingredients
- make the pie crust:
- 2 2 1 1 1/4 1/2 1 3 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening, 1 large egg beaten slightly, 3 tablespoons of ice water.
- 1/8-inch 9-inch lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle 1/8-inch thick and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp the edge, prick the bottom, and chill while making the filling.
Preparation
Step 1
Here's the filling: 1 1/2 lbs of ricotta, 3/4 cup sugar, 5 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, zest of one orange, 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, semi sweet, and 1/2 cup of diced candied orange peel. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the ricotta with the sugar until very smooth. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and cinnamon. Stir in the candied fruit, zest of one orange and chocolate chips. Pour the filling into the pie shell. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and swirl it with the tip of a knife. Bake the pie for 45 minutes, or until ricotta is set and toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and chill.