Chocolate Ricotta Pie

By á-170456

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 1/2 ounces melted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• FILLING:
• 1 pounds Ricotta
• 3/4 cup confectionary sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup toasted almonds
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Crust: Mix all ingredients together well, shape inside 9-inch pie plate. Reserve and cool.

Filling: Combine ricotta, sugar, and extract in a bowl and set aside.

Combine the nuts and chocolate. Grind 1/3 at a time in an electric blender-do not grind too fine. Fold ingredients together and chill.

Whip heavy cream until stiff and fold into the ricotta and chocolate mix, half at a time. Spoon into the chilled crust and let sit overnight before serving.

This recipe yields 8 servings