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Cannoli Cream Pie – A No-Bake Dessert Dream

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Cannoli Cream Pie is a no-bake dessert that transforms the classic Italian cannoli into an easy, creamy pie with a graham cracker or cookie crust, ricotta-mascarpone filling, mini chocolate chips, and a touch of citrus. Elegant, effortless, and packed with flavor.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or homemade crust using 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or cannoli shells and 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp orange or lemon zest (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers or cannoli shells with melted butter and pressing into a pie dish. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat ricotta and mascarpone cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus zest. Mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the pie is firm and set.
  7. Before serving, garnish with extra chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, or powdered sugar as desired.

Notes

  • Swap the crust with chocolate cookies or Oreo crust for variation.
  • Use cream cheese if mascarpone is unavailable, for a tangier twist.
  • Make individual servings in tart pans or jars.
  • Do not freeze, as the filling texture may change.
  • Best served chilled, straight from the refrigerator.

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