Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chocolate chips, sugar, orange zest and, if desired, orange liqueur.
2. 2

   On a floured surface, roll out half the dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Fill with ricotta mixture.
3. 3

   Roll out remaining dough into an 11-in. circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Lay half the strips across the pie about 1 in. apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay another strip across center of pie at a right angle. Unfold strips over center strip. Fold back the alternate strips; place a second strip across the pie. Continue to add strips until pie is covered with lattice. Trim, seal and flute edge.
4. 4

   Bake at 425° until crust is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.