Sweet Cannoli Pie Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with this Sweet Cannoli Pie, reminiscent of the classic Italian dessert. Featuring a crisp pastry shell filled with a luscious sweetened ricotta filling, complemented by decadent chocolate bits and candied citron, this pie is sure to captivate your taste buds.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 25 | Oreo cookies |
| 1/4 | cup unflavored gelatin |
| 1 | cup milk |
| 3/4 | cup ricotta cheese |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1/2 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1 | teaspoon grated orange peel |
| 9 | whole Oreo cookies (for garnish) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 550.6
- Fat Content: 29.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 62.2mg
- Sodium Content: 407.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 61.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 40g
- Protein Content: 13.4g
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the finely crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust.
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Prepare the Gelatin Mixture:
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold milk and let it stand for 1 minute.
- Cook the mixture over low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Prepare the Ricotta Filling:
- In an electric blender, combine the ricotta cheese, remaining 1/2 cup of milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and grated orange peel.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth.
- Gradually add the gelatin mixture to the blender while continuing to blend until well incorporated.
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Chill the Filling:
- Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl and refrigerate it, stirring occasionally, for 30-45 minutes or until the mixture slightly thickens and mounds when dropped from a spoon.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Coarsely chop 6 Oreo cookies and fold them into the chilled cream mixture.
- Spread the filling evenly into the prepared pie crust.
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Refrigerate:
- Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 3 hours or until the filling is firm.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, halve the remaining 3 Oreo cookies.
- Garnish the chilled pie with whipped cream, the halved cookie pieces, and slices of orange for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Indulge in this heavenly Sweet Cannoli Pie, perfect for any occasion, and let its irresistible combination of flavors transport you to the streets of Italy with every bite! 🥧✨
