Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie, a creamy and satisfying twist on the classic Italian dessert. This no-bake pie combines rich mascarpone and ricotta cheese with mini chocolate chips, all nestled in a buttery vanilla wafer crust. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this pie is sure to impress your guests with its irresistible flavors and elegant presentation. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this dessert allows for chill time in the refrigerator, letting the flavors meld beautifully. Serve it up with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2–3 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1⅓ cups mini chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat mascarpone cheese, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the mascarpone mixture with mini chocolate chips.
- Pour filling into cooled crust, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg