This cannoli pie is a recipe that NEVER fails! Although it looks like cheesecake, it is actually a deep-dish pie. Get the entire recipe below from Proud Italian Cook!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 inch springform pan
FOR THE CANNOLI CRUST
- 7 large cannoli shells
- ¾ stick of melted butter
- 1½ tablespoons of sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
FOR THE FILLING
- 1½ lbs. of ricotta, drained well, not holding moisture
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon, vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon, cinnamon
- zest of ½ of an orange
- ½ cup of diced candied orange peel, homemade or store bought
- ¼ cup of semi sweet MINI chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish
- handful of chopped pistachio’s also for garnish
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
- NOTE: If you can’t find candied orange peels use the zest of a whole orange.
Sources:
- Main Image & Recipe: Proud Italian Cook
