Ingredients
Scale
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
These ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store. I often incorporate seasonal flavors, so feel free to switch things up with flavored extracts or different types of chocolate chips!
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust according to package instructions or bake your homemade crust at 350°F for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with cocoa powder until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture carefully.
- Fill the cooled pie crust with the mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using flavored extracts or different types of chocolate chips.
- Chocolate shavings can be used for garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg