Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy ricotta and mascarpone filling studded with mini chocolate chips and brightened with a hint of orange zest. Set in a crisp pre-baked pie crust, it offers all the flavors of classic cannoli in a rich, easy-to-make pie perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese (drained)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for garnish)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Follow the package instructions to prepare your pre-made pie crust or use a homemade crust. Place it in a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until it turns golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool completely to room temperature before adding the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add flavorings: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and orange zest into the cheese mixture until evenly incorporated. This will add texture and a bright citrus note to your filling.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the prepared filling into the cooled pie crust. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula for a neat presentation.
- Chill to set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the filling to firm up properly and the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips over the top for garnish. Slice and serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the ricotta cheese well to avoid a watery filling.
- If you prefer a sweeter pie, you can add more powdered sugar to taste.
- For enhanced flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of orange liqueur or a dash of almond extract to the filling.
- This pie is best kept refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped dark chocolate or white chocolate chips based on preference.
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie, Cannoli Pie, Ricotta Pie, Italian Dessert, No-Bake Pie Filling, Chocolate Chip Dessert
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