Classic Cannoli Cream
A simple yet delicious cannoli cream that can be used as a filling for crispy shells or a dip for fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pistachios or chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon to the cheese mixture and blend until unified.
- Taste the cream and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Whip the mixture with an electric mixer until airy for a lighter texture.
- Fill your cheese mixture into traditional or mini cannoli shells.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Chill the filled cannoli until ready to serve.
Notes
To prevent the shells from getting soggy, fill them right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg