Olive Gardens Chocolate Ricotta Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 1/2 ounces butter, melted
• 2 tbls. sugar
• 1 pound ricotta
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 cup almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• Mix graham crackers, butter, and 2 tbls. sugar together
• Shape into 9-in. pie plate
• Bake at 350 for 10 minutes
• Let chill

Instructions

1. In large bowl add ricotta, sugar, and extract and mix until blended
2. Put nuts and chocolate into processor and pulse until all ground up ( Do Not grind fine)
3. Fold into cheese mixture and chill
4. Whip heavy cream until stiff
5. Fold into ricotta and chocolate mix half at a time
6. Spoon into chilled crust and let chill overnight