Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a classic cannoli in pie form with this decadent Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie. Creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese filling studded with mini chocolate chips, all nestled in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker or pastry pie crust
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- additional mini chocolate chips and powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with extra chocolate chips and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For best texture, drain the ricotta in a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth for a few hours before using.
- You can also use a chocolate cookie crust for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
