Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie: An Indulgent Twist on Tradition
This Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining the rich flavors of chocolate with the creamy texture of cannoli filling.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pie crust
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a pie pan and bake until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using orange zest in the filling.
- Top with additional chocolate chips or whipped cream for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie, dessert, Italian dessert