Cannoli Cream Dip With Strawberries

From Blueprint Magazine (May 2006).

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  shelled pistachios
• 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup  mini chocolate chip
• 5  pints strawberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Spread pistachios on a baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes or until crisp.
3. Rub pistachios in a towel to remove skins.
4. Chop nuts coarsely in a food processor; set aside.
5. Whisk together ricotta, sugar, and orange zest until smooth.
6. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
7. Serve with strawberries.