Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Pistachio Cannoli with this easy-to-follow recipe. The perfect blend of sweet ricotta and mascarpone filling, studded with pistachios and chocolate chips, encased in crisp cannoli shells.
Ingredients
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Cannoli Filling:
- 12 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (well drained)
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth. Add heavy cream if too thick.
- Enhance Filling: Fold in pistachios and mini chocolate chips.
- Fill Cannoli: Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a wide tip. Pipe into cannoli shells.
- Garnish: Dip ends in chopped pistachios. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well to avoid runny filling.
- Fill shells just before serving for crispness.
- Dust with powdered sugar for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
