Eating My Way Through the Holidays! Yuletide Favs: Rich Ricotta Cannoli! For those of you like me, who can’t run down to the Italian bakery, try this recipe on for size. It’s perfect for the holidays and won’t leave you wringing your hands for something gourmet. By splurging on store bought cannoli shells, you can focus on the delectable filling instead. The results are astounding! Applause, applause!
RICH RICOTTA CANNOLI
Ingredients:
15 ounces ricotta cheese, whole milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
12 miniature cannoli shells, ready-to-fill
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer on low speed, whisk the ricotta cheese and almond extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and nutmeg. Mix well. Refrigerate for one hour. To fill the cannoli shells, pipe the ricotta mixture into both ends of the shell, allowing the cream to fill the center. Garnish with mini chocolate chips. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately. Prepared cannoli may be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container up to three days.
I remember when I could run down to an Italian bakery. To think I once took cannolis for granted. Yikes!
This looks fantastic!!
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I know, right. The cannolis in Boston are magnificent! πβ¨π«
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In Bahstahn?! Who knew?
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Gorgeous and yummy
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I could be so addicted. lol π
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I had cannolis once, at a Greek restaurant. Would they taste about the same? they were delicious!
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Possibly. Iβd have to give them a taste test. lol π
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I’ve never eaten cannolis but these seem really simple to make. Are cannoli shells something that can be easily found?
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I actually found the the Cannoli shells at an international market in the Italian section. πβ¨π«
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I’ll have to take a look around and see what I can find.
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Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous photo and I love cannoli! I didn’t appreciate it so much when I was younger, but now I know how special they are and love the subtlety.
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There is no substitute for the real thing. π
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I will enjoy looking for the ingredients later, maybe try these as special Valentine’s Day β€ treats! Thank you, Gail!
ps. I also may use butterscotch chips since I have been enjoying maple, caramel and butterscotch, instead of chocolate. (Strange how my taste buds have changed!) π
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Great idea! π
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Thanks for letting me wing it on an ingredient, Gail. I know you tend to experiment like most excellent chef’s do! π π
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I absolutely love cannoli!! π
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Doesnβt everyone? lol π
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