No Bake Cannoli Pie
Make this No Bake Cannoli Pie with ricotta, chocolate chips, and citrus for a simple Italian-inspired dessert everyone will love.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the filling
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (see notes below)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios optional
For topping
- whipped cream
- mini chocolate chips
- pistachios optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated.1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing filling.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest until smooth.2 cups ricotta cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, zest of 1 lemon, zest of 1 orange
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and pistachios.½ cup mini chocolate chips, ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- Spread filling evenly into the chilled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and pistachios before serving.whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, pistachios
- Slice and serve.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Keep toppings separate until serving
♨️ REHEATING
- Not applicable for this recipe
- Serve chilled for best results
❄️ FREEZING
- Freezing not recommended due to texture changes
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use thick ricotta or strain if needed
- Chill fully before slicing
- Press crust firmly
- Use fresh citrus zest
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- None
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use filling as a dip
- Layer into parfaits
📝 NOTES
- Straining ricotta improves texture if watery
- Drain the ricotta for 30-60 minutes if needed
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg
