Italian Ricotta Pie (Ricotta Torta)

Name: Italian Ricotta Pie (Ricotta Torta)
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds strawberries (about 1 1/2 quarts), washed, dried, stemmed, and quartered; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 pounds ricotta cheese (see note); 1 large slice white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup (7 ounces/198 grams) sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon; 1/8 teaspoon table salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 gallons whole milk; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 - 3/4 cup juice from 6 to 7 lemons

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A simple ingredient list belies the complexity of this classic Italian dessert.

Keywords

Italian
Eggs & Dairy
Europe
Cheese
Main Courses
Savory Pies & Tarts

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds strawberries (about 1 1/2 quarts), washed, dried, stemmed, and quartered
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 pounds ricotta cheese (see note)
1 large slice white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (7 ounces/198 grams) sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon
1/8 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 gallons whole milk
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 - 3/4 cup juice from 6 to 7 lemons