Cannoli

Cannoli
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Cannoli are sweet Italian pastries. They consist of a fried pastry shell in the shape of a tube, filled with a sweet cream and cheese mixture.

Ingredients

  • Cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
  • ½ tablespoon icing
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Method

  1. Prepare the cannoli shells if you are making them yourself.
  2. Combine the ricotta and sugar. Fold in the whipped cream and chocolate chips.
  3. Fill shells with the ricotta mixture. A piping bag works well here.
  4. Cool cannoli in the fridge before serving.

Notes

  • Replace the chocolate chips with dried fruit.

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