1 dessert pizza shells
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 cup ricotta cheese, well drained
1 1/4 cup candied fruit, fine chopped
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz semisweet miniature chocolate chips
TOPPING
1 unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopp, ed
1 unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
In a food processor or mixing bowl, whip the confectioners' sugar
with the ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Fold in the candied
fruit, vanilla and chocolate chips. Chill, covered, for two to three
hours before using.
Put a layer of the cannoli cream over the baked pizza shell. Sprinkle
the chopped pistachios over the cheese. Dust lightly with cocoa
powder if desired.
Source: Pat Bruno, Pizza Today June 1992.
Servings: 1 servings
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