Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pie crust for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix ricotta cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips into the ricotta mixture.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture until combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios, chocolate shavings, or cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use fresh ricotta cheese.
- Chill the pie for longer if possible to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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