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Easy Italian Cannoli Truffles
5 from 3 votes

Easy Italian Cannoli Truffles

Incredibly easy to make, these easy Italian cannoli truffles have all the Sicilian cannoli flavor delivered in a bite-sized version.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 400 g ricotta cheese well-drained
  • 150 g sugar
  • ½ tablespoon orange organic, zest
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest organic
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla optional, pod seeds
  • 2 tablespoon pistachio finely crushed, peeled
For the coating:
  • 100 g dark chocolate finely chopped, high quality, 70%
  • 1 cup pistachio finely crushed, peeled
  • 2 cannoli shells finely crumbled (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, mix together ricotta, sugar, vanilla on low-speed. Beat the cheese mixture until you reach a creamy texture. Mix in pistachio and lemon & orange zest, and stir until combined.
  2. Refrigerate the ricotta mixture in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer the ricotta cream into a piping bag.
  4. Pipe the ricotta into tiny balls, on a tray covered with parchment paper. Refrigerate the truffles in the freezer for 15 min.
  5. In a small bowl combine crumbled chocolate, cannolo shells (optional) and pistachio.
  6. Remove from the freezer and dip each ball into the pistachio mixture, coating evenly the surface.
  7. Serve immediately or keep in the freezer for max ½ day and remove 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 64mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.