The eggs are a crucial ingredient in this recipe, as they provide the custard-like texture of the filling.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHowever, if you find that your ricotta pie is tasting too u0022eggy,u0022 it may be due to overbaking. The filling should still jiggle a bit in the center when it's done baking, which will create a nice smooth custardy texture.