
Pear and Cheese Pie
Description
No one will remain indifferent at the sight of such a pear and ricotta cheese pie. Meanwhile, the recipe is very simple and manageable for any homemaker. Follow the step-by-step recommendations, and surprise and delight your family and loved ones with delicious and beautiful baked goods. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2

Rub the flour, baking powder, salt, and chilled butter into crumbs with your hands, or make it easier on yourself by putting all these ingredients into a blender bowl.
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Step 3

Line the bottom of a pan with low sides with baking paper so that the edges overhang (it will make it easier to remove the pie later). Pour in the butter-flour mixture, and with your hands shape the bottom and sides of the будущего пирога. Put it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
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Step 4

Separate the white and yolk of one egg. Add half of the sugar to the white.
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Step 5

Whip the egg white with sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 6

Add the remaining sugar and lemon zest to the mascarpone, stir in the vanillin, whip until fluffy, then fold in the egg white whipped with sugar.
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Step 7

Whisk everything together until smooth.
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Step 8

Place the filling into the mold and level it out.
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Step 9

Remove the cores from the pears and slice them thinly, preserving their shape.
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Step 10

Arrange the pears on top of the cheese filling.
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Step 11

Mix the egg yolk with a tablespoon of milk.
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Step 12

Using a pastry brush, coat the top of the pie with the egg yolk and milk mixture, then pour the remaining mixture over the pie.
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Step 13

Bake the pie at a temperature of 180–200 degrees for about 30 minutes, checking for doneness. Serve the pie cooled; before serving, if desired, you can dust it with powdered sugar and decorate it with fresh berries.
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Step 14

The pear and ricotta pie turned out extraordinarily tender and aromatic thanks to the addition of vanilla and lemon zest, and it is also very visually appealing.