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Creamy No-Bake Cannoli Cream Pie

No-Bake Cannoli Cream Pie
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My kitchen adventure with this No-Bake Cannoli Cream Pie began during a summer heatwave when turning on the oven wasn’t an option. Blending cream cheese and ricotta created magic – a silky, decadent dessert that tastes like authentic Italian cannoli without any baking.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 15 ounces ricotta
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 graham cracker crust

Instructions

  1. Prepare your cream cheese by unwrapping it and placing it in a large mixing bowl. Let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it yields easily when pressed with your finger.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Pour in 1½ cups of cold heavy whipping cream slowly while the mixer is running. Increase to high speed and continue beating until thick and forms stiff peaks.
  4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the ricotta cheese, confectioners sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using).
  5. Mix until fully incorporated and the filling appears smooth and uniform.
  6. Gently fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
  7. Spoon the filling into your prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
  8. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Just before serving, whip the remaining ½ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in 2 tablespoons of confectioners sugar.
  10. Spread the whipped topping over the chilled pie and sprinkle with ¼ cup mini chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Strain ricotta through cheesecloth for perfect texture.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth before adding other ingredients.
  • Chill chocolate chips before folding to maintain texture.
  • Let pie chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
  • Pipe whipped topping for an elegant presentation.

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