INGREDIENTS
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Pie Filling:
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12 eggs
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2 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 pounds ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste (optional)
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Sweet Crust:
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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5 teaspoons baking powder
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup shortening, chilled
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1 tablespoon shortening, chilled
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon milk (optional)