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.
Servings: 16 -20
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g