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Copy Cat Olive Gardens Chocolate Ricotta Pie


From the Kitchen of:  Happy

  1. Crust: Mix all ingredients together well, shape inside 9-inch pie plate. Reserve and cool.
  2. Filling: Combine ricotta, sugar, and extract in a bowl and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

    Yields: 8 servings