Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of Fruit-Filled Cannoli, a delightful Italian dessert featuring a luscious ricotta and mascarpone filling studded with fresh fruit and a hint of chocolate. These no-bake treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cannoli Filling:
- 12 cannoli shells
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Fruit and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, mango, or blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, prepare the filling: Combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- Add the fruit: Gently fold in the chopped fruit and mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Fill the cannoli: Pipe the filling into both ends of each cannoli shell until full.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, drain ricotta in a cheesecloth-lined sieve overnight in the fridge.
- Fill cannoli just before serving to maintain shell crispness.
- Vary fruit based on seasonality, avoiding overly juicy fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
