Ricotta Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   Add the salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. 3
   Store beaten egg whites in the refrigerator.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, add the ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, orange rind and lemon rind. Mix well.
5. 5
   In another bowl, beat heavy cream until slightly thick.
6. 6
   Add it to the ricotta mixture.
7. 7
   Add the egg whites and gently fold them into the mixture.
8. 8
   Arrange the pie crust into a deep dish glass pie plate.
9. 9
   Pour the filling into the dishand bake 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn heat down to 350 and bake for 1 hour, turning the plate around occasionally.
11. 11
    Remove from oven, let it cool.
12. 12
    Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight (or at least 4 hours).
13. 13
    Cut into 10 slices and serve.