Cannoli Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 19

Delicious Cannoli Pie recipe with a creamy and crunchy texture

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 container ricotta cheese
	1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
	1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
	1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
	1 graham cracker crust

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

27g

Fat

21g

Cannoli Pie is a dessert that takes its inspiration from the traditional Italian pastry. This pie is a fun and easy way to make a Cannoli inspired dessert. The pie has the sweet and creamy flavor of Cannoli, but the texture is crunchy thanks to the addition of slivered almonds. It makes for a great dessert to bring to a party or serve after a nice dinner at home, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix the confectioner's sugar and ricotta cheese until smooth.
2.	Stir in almonds, cherries, and chocolate chips and pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
3.	Chill the pie for at least 2 hours until set.
4.	Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

The sweet and crunchy Cannoli Pie is a perfect dessert for any occasion.

The ricotta cheese and almonds provide a creamy and crunchy texture that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

CONS

This dessert pie is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It may not be suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance as it contains ricotta cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pie is not the healthiest option, it does have some nutritional value as it contains protein from ricotta cheese and almonds.
Almonds are also high in healthy fats and fiber, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
However, due to the high sugar content, it should be consumed in moderation.