Eating My Way Through the Holidays! Sweet Celebrations: 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.
Thank you, Gail, for this treat!
Joanna x
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My pleasure. I made a pig of myself because I ate one all by myself. ππΏπ€£
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What a restrain, Gail! Only one!
Joanna x
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Yes. One a day until gone. π€£π€£π€£ call me Miss Piggy, Joanna. ππΈπ·
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Definitely a treat!
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Sweet and Light. ππ
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They don’t only look delicious and precious, they also look so elegant in your photo.
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Awww. Bless you, Erika. π²ππΆ
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These look like such a sweet treat, can’t recall if I’ve ever tasted a cannoli before ππβ¨π«
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I ate my first one in Little Italy in Boston. I knew right away I was in love with them. π
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Cannolis were a big deal in my old neighborhood (Queens, New York). I got spoiled, having them all the time.
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Once youβve had the authentic version, everything else is measured against it. π
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Truth!
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Mouthwatering with every bite!
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Just add your favorite cuppa joe. Amirite? βοΈπΏ
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