Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie
This Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie takes the classic Italian dessert and transforms it into an easy-to-slice, decadent pie. A sweet ricotta filling studded with chocolate chips sits in a flaky pie crust for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust. Crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, beat the drained ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the ricotta mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Top with the second pie crust. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Crimp the edges to seal.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle with melted chocolate before serving. You can also add candied orange peel or chopped pistachios to the filling for added flavor and texture.
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