Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 3 maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon; whisk until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Place one pie crust in the bottom of a baking dish, spread the ricotta mixture over it, then cover with the second pie crust and seal the edges.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing and garnishing with pistachios, cherries, and extra chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg