Sweet Cannoli Pie

Directions

1. 1
   For pie crust, mix together finely crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in medium bowl.
2. 2
   Press firmly on bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.
3. 3
   Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold milk in a small saucepan; let stand for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Cook over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
5. 5
   Blend ricotta, remaining 1/2 cup milk, sugar, vanilla and orange peel in electric blender until smooth.
6. 6
   Gradually add gelatin mixture while blending.
7. 7
   Pour into large bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally 30-45 minutes or until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon.
8. 8
   Coarsely chop 6 cookies; fold into cream mixture.
9. 9
   Spread into pie crust.
10. 10
    Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
11. 11
    Halve remaining 3 cookies.
12. 12
    Garnish pie with whipped cream, cookie halves and orange slices.