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    Home / Recipes / Cheesecakes

    Easy Ricotta Cheese Pie Recipe

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Mar 26, 2020 23 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    If you enjoy cheesecake, you have to try this easy ricotta cheese pie recipe! It’s a rich, indulgent treat that’s easy to make and perfect for holidays or celebrations. In fact, it’s a popular Italian Easter pie.

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    Jump to:
    • What is ricotta pie?
    • How to make ricotta cheese pie
    • Carbs and calories per serving
    • How long does ricotta pie last?
    • Other low carb pie recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    I’ve created a lot of different cheesecake recipes over the years. From plain cheesecakes to ones with fun flavors or even crazy toppings, there’s plenty to choose from!

    But sometimes, I want something a little bit different. Something that’s still super easy.

    That’s when I turn to this amazing low carb ricotta pie recipe! It’s incredibly rich but surprisingly low in calories per slice. This dessert is one of my favorite ways to indulge my sweet tooth.

    And this recipe truly could not be easier. You’ll bake the crust, whip together the filling ingredients in a bowl, and then throw it in the oven until it’s done. That’s it!

    After I made ricotta pie once, it quickly became a holiday staple in our family. Everyone loves it!

    side view of pie slice

    What is ricotta pie?

    If you haven’t heard of ricotta pie before, it’s a classic Italian recipe often served at Easter.

    The filling is similar to cheesecake, but the ricotta makes it a bit richer. I also find the texture to be thicker than regular cream cheese based pies.

    Ricotta pie can be served plain, or I like to top it with whipped cream! 

    Anyone that likes cheesecake is sure to love low carb ricotta pie. It’s a great way to make something a little different that you still know will be a crowd-pleaser.

    How to make ricotta cheese pie

    I love how this recipe is so simple and straightforward. You don’t need to dirty a lot of dishes either. In fact, you’ll prep the crust right in the pie pan!

    Preparing the low-carb crust

    • Combine almond flour, sweetener, and salt in pie pan until well-combined. Then add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
    crust ingredients in pie pan
    • Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until a dough forms. Then press the dough into the pie plate. 
    unbaked crust
    • Place the crust in the oven and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. Then remove the crust from the oven and place it on a rack to cool slightly.
    baked pie crust

    Adding filling and baking the pie

    • Beat together eggs, vanilla extract, ricotta cheese, coconut flour, and low carb sweeteners until smooth.  Then pour the mixture into the slightly-cooled crust. 
    unbaked pie
    • Place filled crust back in the oven and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes. You want the pie to be golden brown on top and mostly firm, although the center should still be a bit jiggly.
    baked pie

    See? It’s easy as pie! You just want to cool or chill this wonderful treat before serving

    If you want to make this recipe even easier (and lower the carbs), you can also make a ricotta pie without the crust. But make sure to line the pan before filling for an easier release.

    Carbs and calories per serving

    I like to cut my ricotta cheese pie into 8 slices. At that serving size, each slice is about 290 calories. But you can cut that down by using part skim ricotta.

    Also, there are only 5 grams of net carbs per slice, making it a perfect keto and low carb dessert.

    If you make a crustless ricotta pie, these numbers will be even lower.

    How long does ricotta pie last?

    In my household, not very long! It’s one of my family’s favorite desserts.

    But if you do have some leftovers, you can store the pie in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze ricotta cheese pie for up to 6 months.

    closeup of ricotta cheese pie

    Other low carb pie recipes

    Looking for more decadent keto pie recipes and cheesecake that you can indulge in without the guilt? Check out a few of these favorites:

    • Cranberry Cheesecake Pie is as beautiful as it is delicious! Just cut the recipe in half and bake in a pie pan for a great holiday keto dessert.
    • Keto Peanut Butter Pie is so easy to make and doesn’t require the use of your oven.
    • Low Carb Pecan Pie is another holiday tradition you can enjoy by making a few low carb substitutions.
    • Keto Strawberry Pie features a pecan crust filled with a rich strawberry mousse for a delicious, creamy pie that sets in the fridge.
    • Instant Pot Keto Cheesecake is a rich chocolate dessert made in the pressure cooker which is the perfect environment for baking cheesecake!
    • Keto Butter Pie is a butter dessert that combines many staple low carb ingredients.
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    📖 Recipe

    Low carb gluten free ricotta cheese pie

    Sweet Ricotta Cheese Pie - Gluten Free

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    4.88 from 8 votes
    This sweet ricotta pie is a delicious recipe that is a must try. Great to make during the holiday season or whenever your craving something rich.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time55 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Italian
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    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 289

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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups almond flour sifted
    • 3 tablespoons low carb sugar substitute I used Swerve
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 eggs beaten
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • ¾ cup Swerve add more if desired; up to 1 cup
    • 2 tablespoons low carb sugar substitute or 24 drops liquid stevia to help round out sweetness

    Instructions

    • In deep dish pie plate, mix together almond flour, 3 tablespoons equivalent sugar substitute and ¼ teaspoon salt.
    • Pour in butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
    • Mix until dough forms.
    • Press into pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
    • Set on rack to cool slightly.
    • In a large bowl mix 4 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ricotta cheese, coconut flour, 1 cup equivalent sugar substitute and 2 tablespoons other sweetener.
    • Beat until smooth.
    • Pour into crust and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.

    Notes

    The pie can be made without a crust if desired, but it's best to line the pan or scoop the servings out.
    Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or up to 6 months in the freezer.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 289 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 7.1 % | % Protein: 19.8 % | % Fat: 73.1 % | SmartPoints: 10
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    Note on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    Originally Published: December 20, 2011... Last Updated: March 26, 2020

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    Comments

    1. Arena

      June 22, 2021 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      This pie is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious. Instead of 15 oz of ricotta cheese, I used 16 ounces which is 1/2 of a container. Otherwise I would probably be tossing it out. My question is that I re-calculated the nutritional data and unfortunately my results were very different than yours. Each serving came to Calories 337.38, protein 12.6, fats 27.13, net carbs 6. So here's my question, did you use whole milk Ricotta Cheese or part skim milk. Any suggestions why my calculations are so different from yours.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 22, 2021 at 3:18 pm

        I use whole milk ricotta. It's an old recipe and the calculation was done using a spreadsheet. I've recalculated the recipe and the numbers are closer to yours.

        Reply
    2. Kristen

      April 10, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Hi! Do you strain the ricotta overnight to get rid of the liquid? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 10, 2020 at 10:43 am

        I don't strain the ricotta at all for this recipe.

        Reply
    3. Rita

      September 01, 2019 at 6:59 am

      Dear Lisa, I'm from the Netherlands so what is 14us oz of ricotta in normal grams?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 01, 2019 at 8:13 am

        It's about 400 grams

        Reply
    4. LaDonna Blair

      July 08, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      I really love all your recipes and have tried a few. The only problem Im having is getting past the bitter after taste of the almond flour. Any hints or suggestions?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 09, 2019 at 6:32 am

        You can try mixing it with another flour like coconut or sunflower seed. A little more sweetener might help too.

        Reply
    5. Lolita

      June 04, 2019 at 8:34 am

      Simple and amazing. Quick throw together dessert for everyday or it can be dressed up with whip cream and fruit

      Reply
    6. Kristy Wright

      November 15, 2018 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      HI I decided to try this and take it to bible study tonight - it has been in oven about 50 minutes and middle is still a bit wiggley - how firm is firm? i know sometimes things keep cooking.

      also, would some blueberry syrup be good you think? i can't taste it until later so thought I would ask 🙂 smells wonderful

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 16, 2018 at 6:22 am

        It should be taken out when the center is still a little wiggly. Blueberry syrup is great as a topping.

        Reply
    7. connie

      November 09, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      Thoughts on adding unsweetened shaved chocolate in the filling?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 10, 2018 at 9:32 am

        It's a good way to add in chocolate flavor.

        Reply
    8. Anna

      July 26, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Do you have to use an additional sweetener? All I have on hand is Swerve.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 26, 2018 at 8:29 pm

        You don't have to. Most people adjust sweeteners to taste.

        Reply
    9. Lisa

      July 11, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Incredibly delicious!!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 12, 2018 at 7:31 am

        Glad you enjoyed it Lisa!

        Reply
    10. Nikki Butler

      December 21, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      Should you let it cool or chill before serving?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 21, 2017 at 8:05 pm

        Yes! It's best served cool or chilled.

        Reply
    11. Bec

      January 19, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing! And so simple! Just wondering how long and how I should store it??
      Absolutely delicious!!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 20, 2017 at 6:27 am

        In the fridge, it should last at least a week. In the freezer, I'd say it will be good for 3-6 months.

        Reply
    12. Julie

      November 06, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      I can't wait to make this! We haven't had ricotta pie in years!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 07, 2016 at 5:22 am

        It's a regular at holiday dinners for us. I hope you like it!

        Reply

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