Cannoli Pie

Name: Cannoli Pie
Ingredients: 2 lbs ricotta cheese (I use whole milk ricotta); 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup Cool Whip Topping; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup maraschino cherry, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted); 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, grated; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 chocolate cookie pie crust, ready-made; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs ricotta cheese (I use whole milk ricotta)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup Cool Whip Topping
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, grated
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 chocolate cookie pie crust, ready-made
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1

Brush the pie crust lightly with the melted butter and place the crust into freezer while preparing the filling.
2

Place all the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
3

Fill the pie crust with the ricotta filling.
4

Cover lightly with plastic wrap and place in freezer.
5

Chill for at least 8 hours.
6

Before serving, remove from freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
7

I usually pour some hot fudge sauce on each plate and place a slice of pie in the middle of the sauce.