Ricotta Cherry Crumb Pie
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Ricotta Cherry Crumb Pie
Description
Ricotta Cherry Crumb Pie uses a shortcrust pastry made by blending flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and egg to form a smooth dough chilled before rolling. The filling combines ricotta cheese, egg, cream, sugar, and vanilla, which creates a smooth and rich base, into which halved, pitted sweet cherries are folded. The crumb topping combines flour, brown sugar, and butter to form coarse crumbs that add crunch and sweetness.
The assembled pie is baked until the crust is golden and the ricotta filling is set but still creamy. The cherries provide bursts of tartness amid the creamy custard while the crumb topping adds a textured contrast. Chilling the dough and room temperature ingredients helps with a tender crust and even baking.
This pie can be served chilled or slightly warmed, making it versatile for dessert occasions. For storage, it should be refrigerated and covered to maintain freshness, and it can also be frozen wrapped tightly to extend storage life up to three months.
Ingredients
FOR THE PIE CRUST
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 114 grams total, 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup butter 70 grams total, 1 tablespoon, room temperature
CRUMBLE TOPPING
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter room temperature
CHERRY RICOTTA FILLING
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1½ tablespoons heavy cream whole, heavy or whipping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1¾ cups Cherry about 38, sweet cherries
*Drain the ricotta in a sieve for about 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Instructions
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder & salt, in the bowl of the food processor, stand up mixer or large bowl, whisk them together then add the butter and egg, pulse to combine, beat (with flat beater) or combine by hand.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead into a smooth ball, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
WHILE THE DOUGH IS CHILLING
- Make the crumb topping, in a medium bowl mix together the flour and brown sugar, cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form. Set aside. Rinse the cherries, remove the pits and slice in half.
- In a large bowl beat until smooth the ricotta, vanilla, egg, sugar and cream, fold in the cherries.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Remove the dough from the fridge and knead a couple of times to soften it up, place the dough on a floured flat surface. Roll out to 1/8″ thick circle. Be sure to lightly flour the rolling pin also.
- Transfer the circle to a lightly floured & greased 8 or 9 inch (20 or 22 cm) pie plate, trim the dish of any extra dough. Prick the dough with the tongs of a fork, top with the Ricotta cream mixture. Sprinkle with the crumb topping and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes. Let cool before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Remove ingredients from the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes prior to baking to reach room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Store leftover pie covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator; consume within 2 to 3 days for best quality.
- To freeze, wrap the fully cooled pie tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then place in a freezer-safe container; freeze for up to 3 months.
- To thaw frozen pie, refrigerate overnight before serving to maintain texture and flavor integrity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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