Italian Berry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
2. 2
   2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   3. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls.
4. 4
   4. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
5. 5
   5. Roll out dough on a floured counter.
6. 6
   1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. 7
   2. Place ricotta cheese in bowl of a food processor; process until smooth and creamy.
8. 8
   3. Add eggs, sugar, and vanilla; process again until well combined.
9. 9
   4. Spoon filling into pie crust, and bake about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    5. Cool pie, arrange berries on top.