Cannoli Martinis

Name: Cannoli Martinis
Ingredients: 3 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons half-and-half cream; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups dry red wine; 12 sheets phyllo dough; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 bar (3-1/2 ounces) orange-flavored dark chocolate candy bar, grated

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups dry red wine
12 sheets phyllo dough
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 bar (3-1/2 ounces) orange-flavored dark chocolate candy bar, grated

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; cover and chill until serving.
2

Place wine in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
3

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a
4

; brush with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Repeat layers nine times. Cut stack in half lengthwise, then cut widthwise, forming four rectangles.
5

Repeat with remaining phyllo on another
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. Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans on wire racks. Crumble baked phyllo sheets into 1/2-in. pieces.
7

To serve, layer 1/2 cup crumbled phyllo, scant 1 tablespoon reduced wine, 2 teaspoons grated chocolate and 2/3 cup ricotta mixture in each of six martini glasses. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and phyllo.