Deconstructed Cannoli
Forget filling cannoli shells! This dippable version of the classic Italian dessert is so much easier to make and eat. It's the only way I make cannoli.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 16 -20
Calories: 183kcal
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 15 oz. container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
- Cannoli shells broken into large pieces
With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon and salt. Fold in the whipped cream, followed by the chocolate chips.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired. Serve with broken cannoli shells for dipping.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g