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Cannoli Pie

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close up of slice of custard pie with raspberries on white plate with fork

I’ve lived in Philadelphia, the home of the world’s best cannoli (and a lot of the world’s best food).  As a result, I confess that I’m bit of a cannoli snob.  Since the military has stationed us in too many places that make a cannoli snob cry, I’ve adapted this recipe for Cannoli Pie. It’s one of my favorite pie recipes and one I often serve in the spring, before we enter the fruit pie season.  In celebration of spring and Easter, I’ve teamed up with 3 of my favorite bloggers to share ideas for a wonderful Easter meal or really a wonderful anytime meal.

slice of custard pie with raspberries on white plate with fork

Have you ever had a cannoli before?  It’s an Italian dessert that comes in a pastry shell with a creamy filling.  An amazing cannoli will make you stop and savor every bite.  If you haven’t had a cannoli that makes the rest of the world fade away when you take a bite, don’t stop searching for that amazing cannoli.  In the mean time you can make this cannoli pie that is a delicious substitute.

Cannoli Pie - a creamy custard pie - Organized 31

I like to add mini chocolate chips to my cannoli pie.  Raspberries are the perfect garnish for a slice.  You can also add powdered sugar, if you’d prefer.

 Enjoy a slice of Cannoli Pie with your Easter meal, paired with an Italian dish or anytime. 

Update

(thanks Winnie, for asking)  Cannoli are an Italian dessert. The filling is similar to the this pie filling, but is served in a pastry shell shaped into a tube.  The word cannoli means “little tube.”

slice of custard pie with raspberries on white plate with fork and entire pie in the background

For more Easter meal ideas: 

Honey Glazed Ham from Corinne at Wondermom Wannabe.

ham on white plate

 

More dessert recipes:

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32 Comments

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    1. I just looked it up, Winnie. Cannoli are Italian treats and mean “little tube” since the pastry shell is formed in a tube.

    1. It’s a creamy and decadent dessert, Darlene. I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like it. Enjoy your weekend, too.

  2. I love Cannoli and am lucky to have a small Italian Bakery not too far from my home. Now I can make it at home! Great recipe!

  3. I rarely make desserts, but this will definitely be an exception ! Your Cannoli Pie looks so Delicious, thanks for the recipe!!

  4. I’ve got to be honest, I love the filling so much more than the “tube” so this pie looks so appealing to me. Thanks for the recipe. 🙂

  5. I live about an hour and a half away from Philly and I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a canoli. Lol. The pie looks delicious though. I would love to try it.

  6. I love cannoli but hate the mess the delicious flaky pastry makes while trying to eat it. Not a problem if I’m eating it on a plate with a fork! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.

    1. You’re too funny, Corinne. I’m usually a neat freak, but cannoli shell crumbs have never bothered me.

  7. Hi Susan – My New York Italian hubby says that Cannoli’s are his FAVORITE! I can’t wait to make this for him and surprise him. Hugs, Holly

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