The Best Cannoli Cream Pie You’ll Ever Make At Home
Indulge in The Best Cannoli Cream Pie You’ll Ever Make At Home, a delightful dessert that marries rich flavors and smooth textures. This pie features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a luscious blend of mascarpone and ricotta cheese, enhanced by mini chocolate chips and a hint of zesty orange. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, this dessert is easy to prepare, requiring minimal baking time. Its creamy filling combined with the crunch of the crust makes it an irresistible treat that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 graham cracker sheets
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with sugar and melted butter until moist.
- Press the mixture into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool completely.
- In one bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In another bowl, blend mascarpone until smooth; add confectioners’ sugar, ricotta, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture and stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg