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Cannoli Filling
Cannoli Filling combines drained ricotta and mascarpone cheeses with vanilla, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips to create a rich, creamy sweet filling. The mixture is piped into crisp cannoli shells, which are then dipped at the ends in melted chocolate to add a contrasting sweetness and texture. This filling balances creamy cheese with sweet flavors and small chocolate bursts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
cannolis
Calories:
349 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese drained, full-fat
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese BelGioioso brand
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 8 cannoli shells
- 1/4 cup chocolate candy melts
- 1 teaspoon shortening or refined coconut oil
Instructions
- To drain the ricotta, line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth. Place the strainer over a bowl and add the ricotta to the strainer. Let the ricotta drain in the fridge overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, add in the drained ricotta and mascarpone cheese. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cinnamon into the cheese mixture. Stir with the spatula again until combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips just until combined.
- Place the cannoli filling in a piping bag with just a coupler or large round tip. You can also use a storage bag and cut a larger hole in one of the corners. Set aside.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add in the melting chocolate and shortening. Microwave in 30 second intervals and stir after each interval. It should take about 3 intervals to completely melted the chocolate.
- Dip both ends of the cannoli into the chocolate and place on a piece of wax paper to set up. It should only take a few minutes to set up. If you want to jazz up the shells a bit more, add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- After the chocolate is set up, fill both sides of the cannoli with the filling.
- Place in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 cannolis
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.