Recipe: Ricotta Cheese Pie With Cream Cheese

Step 1

For the Crust:

Step 2

In a food processor combine the above ingredients.

Step 3

Press into a pie plate and bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes.

Step 4

Let cool before filling.

Step 5

Topping for pie:

Step 6

In a food processor combine graham crackers and almonds and give a few good chops.

Step 7

For the filling:

Step 8

Preheat oven 350 degrees:

Step 9

Using an electric mixer with a large bowl, combine eggs, Ricotta, cream cheese and sugar. Beat until smooth.

Step 10

Stir together cornstarch and baking powder. Add to cheese mixture along with vanilla, lemon peel, orange peel and lemon juice.

Step 11

Pour into cooled pie crust and top with almond and graham crackers crumbs.

Step 12

Bake for about 55 minutes, or until firm.