Vanilla Ricotta Pie Filling

Aug 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy, sliceable vanilla ricotta pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 15 min

Cook 55 min

Chill 4 hr

Total 5 hr 10 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought, chilled in the pie plate
2.0 cups (492.0 g)whole-milk ricotta, drained for 30 minutes
⅔ cup (133.0 g)granulated sugar
3.0 (150.0 g)large eggs
2.0 tsplemon zest, finely grated
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk the ricotta and sugar until smooth, then whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon zest, vanilla, and salt.
Pour into the crust and bake until puffed at the edge and just set in the center, 50 to 60 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla ricotta pie filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 55 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store vanilla ricotta pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A creamy, sliceable vanilla ricotta pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

352 Calories / serving

19.3g Fat

33.8g Carbs

10.9g Protein

17.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2816 cal · 154g fat · 270g carbs · 87g protein · 138g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 352 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 36 min·7.2 mi
Swimming laps 49 min
Jogging 34 min·2.8 mi·~5450 steps
Stair climbing 33 min·~2950 steps
Dancing 57 min
Bodyweight circuit training 36 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 82 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.