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Baked Cheese and Egg Pie — traditional dish from Rome, Italy
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Baked Cheese and Egg Pie

How to order / say it
Say it Torta di Ricotta — [TOR-tah dee ree-KOHT-tah]
Order I'd like the torta di ricotta, please.
Locally Vorrei la torta di ricotta, per favore.
Say locally

Sweet pie with a velvety filling of ricotta cheese, eggs, and lemon zest.

Why try it?

A cherished Roman dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and the fresh flavors of citrus, embodying traditional Roman baking.

How it tastes

The smooth, creamy ricotta is perfumed with hints of lemon, encased in a delicate, buttery crust that melts in your mouth.

Origin & History — first documented: 1650

This pie dates back to the 17th century, born in Roman bakeries where it evolved as a popular way to use dairy products creatively.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 500 g ricotta cheese
  • 🥚 3 eggs
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🍋 5 g lemon zest
  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥛 100 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough by mixing flour and butter, then refrigerate.
  2. 2 Blend ricotta with eggs, sugar, and lemon zest.
  3. 3 Roll out dough and line a pie tin.
  4. 4 Pour the ricotta mixture over the crust and bake.
  5. 5 Cool before serving for easier slicing.

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