Description
Cannoli pie is a rich, no-bake dessert inspired by traditional cannoli flavors, featuring a creamy ricotta-mascarpone filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, studded with chocolate chips. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or homemade treats. Easily made gluten-free or lower-sugar.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
– 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free graham crackers for GF option)
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
– 1½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
– 1 cup mascarpone cheese (softened; or substitute cream cheese)
– ¾ cup powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness or use monk fruit sweetener for low-sugar)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ tsp ground cinnamon
– ⅛ tsp salt
– ¾ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips)
For Garnish (optional):
– Extra mini chocolate chips
– Chopped pistachios
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)
– Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to overnight, to allow the filling to set.
- If desired, garnish with extra mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, powdered sugar, or whipped cream before serving.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
– Drain ricotta beforehand: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove excess liquid for a thicker consistency.
– Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust. Verify all other ingredients are certified gluten-free if needed.
– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze slices for longer storage; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. Avoid freezing garnishes like whipped cream.
– Customizations: Add orange zest, almond extract, or crushed pistachios for unique flavor twists. Substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate shavings or caramel drizzle for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for crust)
- Category: Dessert / Pie
- Method: No-Bake (crust baked briefly)
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of pie)
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: - Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg