Cannoli Pie

Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs ricotta cheese (i use whole milk ricotta)
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup cool whip topping
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherry, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, grated
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 chocolate cookie pie crust, ready-made
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 brush the pie crust lightly with the melted butter and place the crust into freezer while preparing the filling.
• 2 place all the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
• 3 fill the pie crust with the ricotta filling.
• 4 cover lightly with plastic wrap and place in freezer.
• 5 chill for at least 8 hours.
• 6 before serving, remove from freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 7 i usually pour some hot fudge sauce on each plate and place a slice of pie in the middle of the sauce.