We have wicked weather here today and we have praying that our electricity stays on. So far-so good!
Mom decided to make a Christmas Ricotta Pie this year for Christmas Eve dinner.
Mom rarely makes a pie crust from scratch because it's so aggravating getting the crust off the counter once it's rolled out. Pie crusts were gram's specialty. They came out perfect every single time.
One 9-inch pie crust.
Mix together 2 pounds of ricotta, one cup of granulated sugar, four eggs, one tablespoon grated orange peel, one half cup dried cranberries, one half cup chopped almonds, one half cup chocolate chips, two teaspoons rum extract, one teaspoon vanilla extract and one half teaspoon cinnamon.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately one hour and twenty minutes.
The pie is ready to go into the oven but not before I get to lick the spatula!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Molly I'm so happy the power stayed on for the pie to cook. I have never head of a
ReplyDeleteChristmas Ricotta Pie. I bet you are sharing it with your human Sissy.
It is truly a work of art, I love the heart in the center. I 100% understand the pie crust thing. I am so messy with flour. The bought 9" piecrust are okey dokey fine by me.
We are having some very very very gusty wind. I have a pot of navy bean soup in the crock pot. I'm using bits and pieces of our Honey Baked Ham to flavor it. Fingers crossed it too gets to fully cook
Luv you lots and loads and loads of warm hugs to you and your sweet Mom
Cecilia
That pie looks super yummy! Your mom did a great job with that crust. Our mom always uses the ones that she can find in the dairy case at the grocery store. BOL!
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ReplyDeleteOMD, that is a superydupuer recipe - I's 'borrowing' that!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Wow that pie looks interesting and super yummy Molly. I'm told that my late Human Granny made the best ever pie crusts. Gail tries every now and then but she says hers never quite match up.
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Nobby.
Yummy on the pie. I want a slice, Miss Molly.
ReplyDeletePrayers that you're all safe and hope your electricity stays on.
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Wicked weather or not ~ we'll fight every inch of the way just to get there for a taste (a big one) of that pie, we'll even settle for a lick of the spoon if Molly left any ...
ReplyDeleteWow...I've never had this!!!! IT Looks Scrumptious. And I love your own personal tree Molly!!!
ReplyDeleteThat pie sure does look good and I'm sure it is magically yummy too!
ReplyDeleteMy aunt was a great cook. I asked her once how she made such perfect pie crusts. Her answer was "You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Use a premade crust." Now I let Pillsbury make my pies delicious. Enjoy your pie and have a most wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat pie looks and sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous - I wanna lick da spatula!
ReplyDeleteAnd eating the Christmas pie would be what I am doing -
ReplyDeleteTelling Willow NO but saving her a bite of khrust -
Merry Christmas to our pals in ConnectTheDots -
Hope the weather won't turn all khrazy on you - we were at 5 when we got out of bed at 9 -
H&K&W,
Willow & Phyll
Oh! My Goodness Gracious! That sounds and looks amazing! It has been forever since Mom baked anything like that!
ReplyDeleteMay the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wishing you lots of love, joy, and happiness. Merry Christmas!
Keep on being awesome! Purrs Marvelous Marv and Mom
Lulu: "That pie is so fluffy! Almost like a pillow! I would say I could sleep on it, but I would probably eat it ..."
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us!"
It looks lovely and with your help I am sure it is delicious.
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks just perfect! Our mom can't make a pie crust. She has tried so many times and it is always a disaster, so she has to buy those pie crusts pre-made if she needs one. Enjoy the Christmas pie.
ReplyDeleteMolly your Mom is a wonderful baker that pie looks great and we can even smell it here with all those wonderful ingredients. Glad you got to have a taste from the spoon. Hugs & Love, Susie & Coco xx
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