Italian Cannoli Cream Pie
Decadent Italian Cannoli Cream Pie with a creamy ricotta filling spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust and topped with mini chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked and Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- 2. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
- 3. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes; cool completely.
- 4. In a bowl, beat ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- 5. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- 6. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- 7. Chill pie for at least 3 hours.
- 8. Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios and optionally whipped cream on top.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well for smoothest texture.
- Use fresh ground cinnamon for best flavor.
- Graham cracker crust can be replaced with crushed cannoli shells for authenticity.
- Perfect for holiday desserts or special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cannoli cream pie, ricotta dessert, italian dessert, creamy pie