Classic sicilian cannoli

Name: Classic sicilian cannoli
Ingredients: 24 Cannoli shells; 1 tub (475 g) Tre Stelle Ricotta Cheese; 1/2 cup (125) Icing sugar; 1/4 cup (50) mini chocolate chips; 1/4 tsp. (1) cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. (2) vanilla; 1/4 cup (50) whipping cream, whipped; 1 tbsp. (15) chopped almonds; pistachios (optional)

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

24 Cannoli shells
1 tub (475 g) Tre Stelle Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup (125) Icing sugar
1/4 cup (50) mini chocolate chips
1/4 tsp. (1) cinnamon
1/2 tsp. (2) vanilla
1/4 cup (50) whipping cream, whipped
1 tbsp. (15) chopped almonds
pistachios (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla.
2

Mix well.
3

Fold in whipped cream.
4

Place filling into a pastry bag and pipe filling into cannoli shells.
5

Sprinkle nuts on ends.
6

Dust filled shells lightly with powdered sugar.
7

Alternative Filling: Add 3 tbsp of cocoa and 1 tsp grated fresh orange peel.
8

Dip shell edges into melted chocolate before filling and garnish ends with chocolate sprinkles.
9

Makes 24 cannoli