Description
This recipe shows you how to make classic Italian cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cannoli shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and chocolate chips if using.
- Fill cannoli shells with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag.
- Dust filled cannoli with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the filling for 30 minutes for better texture.
- Use fresh ricotta for best flavor.
- Store filled cannoli in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian Cannoli, Ricotta, Pistachio, Dessert