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    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe

    Published: Nov 23, 2021 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe. The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe

    The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

    I just had to sneak in one more pie recipe for Thanksgiving 2021! This is inspired by our recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts this Fall. We spent the night in the North End of Boston which is lined with charming Italian restaurants and bakeries. The most famous bakeries in the area are Mike's Pastry and Modern Pastry and they always have a long line.

    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

    When we visited Mike's Pastry, we asked what was the most popular item ordered at the bakery. She said that was an easy question and they were definitely known for their cannolis. Of course, we had to order at least 4 varieties to try them all. After trying them, I thought the flavors would make an amazing pie and I got to work in the kitchen!

    I have to declare that we like this Cannoli Pie even better than a traditional cannoli. It is a cannoli but even better! 

    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

    This Cannoli Pie is made with a cannoli filling with cream cheese, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, orange zest, vanilla, and cinnamon. It is poured into a homemade baked buttery pie crust or even a graham cracker crust. Then the filling is topped with chocolate ganache and refrigerated until firm. The pie is topped with a handcrafted sweetened whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. 

    I love to garnish this Cannoli Pie with actual cannolis and you can find them in your local grocery store. 
    I added mini chocolate chips to the ends of the cannolis and you can even dip them in melted chocolate. Also, you can top this pie with chopped pistachios for some extra crunch.

    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

     

    When making this pie, I suggest using full-fat ingredients. I suggest buying whole milk ricotta cheese, full-fat cream cheese, and heavy cream. You want the filling to be thick and creamy and want the highest quality ingredients. 

    I suggest using mini chocolate chips because you get a small amount of chocolate in every bite! You can find Nestle mini chocolate chips at your grocery store.

    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

     

    One of the best parts of this Chocolate Chip Cannoli Pie is the chocolate ganache topping. It is so easy to make chocolate ganache. It is a mix of heavy cream and chocolate and I just place it in the microwave and it is done in 1-2 minutes. So easy and makes such a big different in this Italian Cannoli Pie!

    We couldn't stop eating this Cannoli Pie! I am so excited to take it to our huge Thanksgiving feast with the entire Driggs family. It is definitely the best cannoli pie recipe out there!

    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe. The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

    Best Cannoli Pie

    Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com
    The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.
    4.8 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    2 hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    Homemade Pie Crust:

    • Recipe in notes

    Cannoli Pie Filling:

    • (2) 8-ounce pkgs. Cream Cheese (slightly softened)
    • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
    • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
    • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or Paste
    • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 to 1 ½ cups Mini Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate Ganache:

    • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate
    • 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

    Whipped Cream:

    • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
    • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar

    Garnish:

    • Mini Chocolate Chips
    • Cannolis
    • Pistachios

    Instructions
     

    • Blind bake pie crust according to recipe. Set aside to cool.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon until smooth and light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips.
    • When pie crust is cooled, fill with cannoli filling and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours. If you want to expedite the process, place in the freezer for 45 minutes.

    Chocolate Ganache:

    • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate and heavy cream at 50% power for 45 seconds. Stir and repeat for 15-second increments until melted and smooth. Pour over chilled filling and spread out. Immediately place into the refrigerator to chill and set up. This will need to set up for 1-2 hours.

    Whipped Cream:

    • In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto chilled pie. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. If so desired, top with bakery cannolis.

    Notes

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    Keyword best cannoli pie, cannoli pie, chocolate chip cannoli pie
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    Best Cannoli Pie Recipe The popular Italian dessert -- the famous Cannoli -- but made into a pie. A creamy sweet ricotta and cream cheese filling with mini chocolate chips, topped with chocolate ganache, and freshly whipped cream.

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    Comments

    1. Christina

      March 11, 2023 at 12:04 pm

      Can I make this a day ahead before I serve it, I’m having out of town guest tomorrow, and I’m sure they would love this.. please reply asap. Thank you

      Reply
    2. Cathie

      November 15, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is so, so delicious!! Because I do not have a Trader Joe's near me to purchase the chocolate, I used Ghirardelli semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips. Next time I'm in proximation to a TJ's, I will purchase the chocolate to use in this recipe. Thank you for all your experimenting and then sharing your recipes.

      Reply
    3. Cameron

      April 06, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      Obsessed with this pie! So decadent and definitely a crowd pleaser.

      Reply
    4. Bobby

      March 15, 2022 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      This is an amazing idea, if I didn't follow you I would have never of thought to even look for something like this. thank you for your creativity as well as your amazing recipes that are always "the best"! Great recipe, this will also get everyone's attention as it is very unique. We loved it!

      Reply
    5. Gen

      February 16, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      4 stars
      This was really good…but please, provide an option to “jump to recipe” so that we can skip the narrative. I don’t need to know the inspiration for the recipe — I just want to get cooking! Still, this was an absolute hit with my guests and I will make it again for sure.

      Reply
      • Gen

        February 19, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        I just noticed that the Jump to Recipe option is there now, so I don’t know if it was just added or maybe I wasn’t seeing it before. Anyway, thanks!

        Reply
        • Modern Honey

          February 20, 2022 at 1:23 pm

          It was perfect timing! I have been considering adding it because I thought you all would love it and when I received your comment, I added it that night. I hope it is helpful for you!

          Reply
    6. Debbie

      February 13, 2022 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I made this for a family dinner last night and everyone loved it! I used the frozen Pillsbury pie crusts and had to use both since the filling made enough for two pies. I made the ganache with a whole bittersweet chocolate bar and the other ganache with melted semisweet chips. I think the bittersweet chocolate bar set better than the chips and was more glossy. Overall it was a crowd pleaser and super easy to make! Would definitely make it again! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Carolina

        October 17, 2022 at 8:35 am

        5 stars
        This was a big hit at our family party and I will definitely make it again. Just delicious!!!

        Reply
    7. Kelly H.

      February 01, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      4 stars
      Loved the flavor. It was delicious! But, I couldn’t cut into the pie without crushing the filling as the ganache was too hard. So my slices were not as pretty as yours. Luckily my guests didn’t mind ????

      Reply
    8. Gina Desimone

      December 31, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Hi! Any issues with the crust getting soggy if not served right away? I'm nervous about it getting soggy.

      Reply
    9. Diana

      December 19, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      It was really delicious! I would not add orange zest next time but perfect otherwise!

      Reply
    10. Linda

      November 23, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      So you don't whip the heavy cream up first & fold into the cheese & powdered sugar mixture? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 23, 2021 at 10:15 pm

        Hi Linda! You don't have to whip it first. You just add it with the cream cheese and ricotta cheese and it whips up as you beat it for about 5 minutes. I hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Linda

          November 23, 2021 at 10:20 pm

          Yup that helps & thanks!

          Reply
    11. Judy

      November 23, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      If you're really lazy like me the filling makes a great dip using broken waffle cones as scoops!! To be sure it's perfect for others use a spoon to taste test it.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 23, 2021 at 10:16 pm

        Ok this is so smart, Judy! I love that idea! I can just eat the filling by the spoonful. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Donna

      November 23, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This Pie looks so good. I know how to make Cannoli, I make them a lot, but never thought to turn it into a pie. Oh my goodness. My neighbors own a Italian Deli, and have for many years. She makes them all the time and taught me how to make them. Now I get to tell her about this amazing pie. I will just have to make it and gift it to her.
      Thanks Melissa, this is one I will be making a lot. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        November 23, 2021 at 10:17 pm

        You are amazing, Donna! That is so incredible you can make cannolis. So impressive! Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving, to you! I hope you have a wonderful day.

        Reply

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