Easy Cannoli Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   CUPCAKES: Prepare cake mix according to package baking instructions to make 24 cupcakes.
2. 2
   Cool completely.
3. 3
   Remove paper baking cups from cupcakes.
4. 4
   cut each cupcake horizontally into 2 layers.
5. 5
   FILLING and FROSTING:
6. 6
   Beat cream in large bowl until stiff peaks from.
7. 7
   Beat in frosting, ricotta cheese and almond extract until blended.
8. 8
   PIPE:
9. 9
   Pipe half of ricotta mixture onto bottom halves of cupcakes.
10. 10
    Replace cupcake tops.
11. 11
    Pipe remaining ricotta mixture on tops of cupcakes.
12. 12
    Garnish with chocolate and pistachos.
13. 13
    Chill until ready to serve.