Pie Crusts
RICOTTA CHEESE PIE OR CAKE

Cheese Cake Crust with Cognac should accompany this recipe.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Have all ingredients at 75°F (room temp.).

1. Combine:
   
   • 1-1/2 lbs ricotta cheese
     
   • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
     
   • 2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
     
   • 2 tablespoons chopped citron and dusted with 1 tablespoon flour
   
   
2. Beat until light and lemony in color:
   
   • 4 eggs
   
   
3. Gradually add:
   
   • 1 cup sugar
     
   • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Add the cheese mixture to the eggs until well blended.

Pour the filling into the unbaked crust and bake about 40 minutes or until done.