The “ricotta lady” would walk door to door ... including this light, custard-like pie that we enjoyed at Christmas and Easter. She included orange and lemon zest in her recipe; I like to ...

It was Christmas Eve ... fold whipped cream into ricotta mixture. Gently fold in chopped pistachios and mini chocolate chips. 6. Pour the filing into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.

This easy whipped ricotta dip makes the perfect Christmas or New Year's Eve party centrepiece. It's so simple but so impressive and really packs a punch. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.