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

ingredients:

• 1 9 in" graham crust

• 8oz mascarpone cheese, at room temp

• 8oz ricotta

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 3/4 cup Pistakio OG pistachio spread 

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp almond extract

• 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, sugar, pistakio, salt and vanilla extract until smooth.

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

• gently fold your whipped cream into your filling 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