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ITALIAN CANNOLI RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING



Italian Cannoli Ricotta Cheese Filling image

This is my mom's recipe that we grew up on. I love it because it isn't too sweet. I don't like most cannoli's you find at restaurants. They are sickenly sweet. This filling is light and creamy!

Provided by Trixyinaz

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 24 cannoli, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs ricotta cheese, drained
4 ounces Cool Whip
8 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla or 1 -2 teaspoon orange extract
chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles

Steps:

  • Whip the ricotta to a smooth consistency.
  • Add the cool whip and powdered sugar.
  • Whip again to combine ingredients, scrapping down the side of the bowl during mixing.
  • Chill for a few hours before filling your shells.
  • I like to split the filling into three bowls and mix in some chopped nuts in one bowl, mini chocolate chips in another and leave the third one plain.
  • To fill the cannoli's, I find it easiest to fill a decorators bag and pipe the filling into the shells.
  • Sprinkle the ends of the cannoli's with nuts and or sprinkles.
  • Dust the tops of the cannoli's with powerdered sugar.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 33.1, Carbohydrate 4.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.3

ITALIAN CANNOLI



Italian Cannoli image

Being Italian and watching my grandmother cook, I enjoyed learning to cook Italian dishes and desserts. This is one of my favorites and I hope you like it too. :)

Provided by Golini girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium cannoli shells (depending on size of shells)
1 1/2 pints ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup dark semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine filling ingredients together with a large wooden spoon (Except the chocolate chips).
  • After filling is mixed well FOLD in chocolate chips.
  • Fill cannoli shells with mixture using a wet teaspoon to avoid sticking.
  • Chill for 1 - 2 hours to allow the filling to absorb the flavors.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy.
  • Enjoyed best while sipping strong, hot coffee or Grand Marnier! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 78.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.6, Protein 10.8

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