makes 1 9" pie | about 8 servings | active time: 1 hour | full time: 9 hours

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transforming the classic flavors of an italian cannoli into a show-stopping dessert has never been more delicious than with this pie. it’s the perfect mashup of creamy mascarpone and ricotta filling, zesty orange, crunchy pistachios, and sweet chocolate chips, all reimagined into a pie that feels indulgent yet approachable.

what sets this pie apart is the addition of Pistakio's OG Creamy Pistachio Spread, which brings a rich, nutty depth to the filling that you didn’t know your cannoli dreams were missing. the graham cracker crust is baked to golden perfection and layered with melted chocolate for an extra touch of decadence. the filling itself is whipped to a light, airy consistency that balances the bold flavors perfectly. topped with toasted pistachios, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of pistachio spread, every bite is a little piece of heaven.

perfect for dinner parties or an indulgent treat just for you, this cannoli pie is guaranteed to steal the spotlight. 

ingredients:

• 1 9 in" graham crust

• 8oz mascarpone cheese, at room temp

• 8oz ricotta

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 3/4 cup Pistakio OG Creamy pistachio spread 

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp almond extract

• 1-2 tsp orange zest

• 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks + extra for topping

• 1/2 cup toasted and chopped pistachios + extra for topping

• 1 cup mini chocolate chips, divided (for the bottom of your crust and for topping)

 instructions:

• preheat your oven to 325º and bake your crust until golden, ~10-12 min.

• take it out and immediately sprinkle with enough chocolate to cover the bottom. let the heat melt them before carefully spreading along the bottom of the crust. set aside to cool.

• in a large bowl, combine your mascarpone + ricotta cheese, sugar, pistakio, salt, orange zest, and vanilla + almond extract until smooth. 

• in a separate bowl, whip your cream until it reaches stiff peaks.

• gently fold your whipped cream into your cheese mixture. 

• add your chips and nuts just before everything is combined.

• add your filling to your cooled crust, spread evenly and set in the fridge overnight.

• top with more mini chips and chopped pistachios. serve with extra whipped cream and drizzles of pistakio!

• enjoy!

 recipe development by @itslivstrong