Use Premade crust or make crust with the following directions

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

Cut in butter and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs

Mix 3 eggs with water

Add to dry ingredients and form a dough

Wrap in plastic and chill until firm

Divide dough into four portions

Roll dough into two 1/8 inch thick circles

Place into two 9 inch pie plates

Roll remaining portions to 1/8 inch rounds and cut into 1/2 inch strips for lattice OR use cookie cutters to decorate top of pie

Filling:

Beat ricotta, lemon zest, vanilla, and sugar until smooth

Add eggs — one at a time — beating after each addition

Pour into crust

Make lattice or place top shell on top of filling

Carefully Crimp Edges

Two 9 inch pie plates: 350ºF for 45 - 60 minutes

Cool and chill