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Low carb gluten free ricotta cheese pie

Sweet Ricotta Cheese Pie - Gluten Free

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 289
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
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.
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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.

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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.

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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