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The Best Cannoli Cream Pie You’ll Ever Make At Home Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Cannoli Cream Pie combines the crisp texture of a homemade graham cracker crust with a luscious, creamy filling inspired by the classic Italian cannoli. Featuring mascarpone, ricotta, and a hint of orange zest and cinnamon, this pie is studded with mini chocolate chips for bursts of chocolatey delight. It’s an elegant dessert that’s simple to prepare yet impressively rich and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 12 graham cracker sheets
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Optional Toppings

  • Additional whipped cream
  • Additional mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
  2. Grind Graham Crackers: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into crumbs.
  3. Combine Crust Ingredients: Add granulated sugar and melted butter to the ground graham crackers and pulse until the mixture has the texture of wet sand, ensuring it will hold together when pressed.
  4. Form Crust: Pour the crumb mixture into an ungreased pie dish and press firmly and evenly onto the bottom and up the sides to form the crust.
  5. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
  6. Whip Heavy Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside carefully.
  7. Prepare Cream Filling Base: In a separate large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
  8. Add Sweetness: Add the confectioners’ sugar to the mascarpone and beat until fully combined.
  9. Incorporate Ricotta and Flavorings: Mix in the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange zest. Beat until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  10. Fold in Whipped Cream and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to maintain lightness, then stir in the mini chocolate chips for texture and flavor.
  11. Fill Pie Crust: Spread the prepared filling evenly into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top.
  12. Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until the filling is set and firm.
  13. Add Toppings: Before serving, optionally top the pie with additional whipped cream and mini chocolate chips for extra decoration and taste.
  14. Serve: Slice the chilled pie and enjoy the creamy, textured cannoli-inspired dessert.

Notes

  • Be sure to cool the crust completely before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Use whole milk ricotta for best texture and flavor; drain excess liquid if ricotta feels watery.
  • For a stronger orange flavor, use freshly grated orange zest from an organic orange.
  • Chilling time is essential for the filling to set properly; do not skip.
  • Mini chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped dark chocolate or white chocolate chips depending on preference.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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