Cannoli Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ricotta cheese (I use whole milk ricotta)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup Cool Whip Topping
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, grated
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 chocolate cookie pie crust, ready-made
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation

Brush the pie crust lightly with the melted butter and place the crust into freezer while preparing the filling.
Place all the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
Fill the pie crust with the ricotta filling.
Cover lightly with plastic wrap and place in freezer.
Chill for at least 8 hours.
Before serving, remove from freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
I usually pour some hot fudge sauce on each plate and place a slice of pie in the middle of the sauce.