Easy Homemade Cannolis
Easy Homemade Cannolis are a classic Italian dessert made with crispy cannoli shells and a rich, creamy ricotta filling. This quick and simple cannoli recipe delivers authentic flavor with minimal effort, perfect for holidays, parties, or elegant homemade desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 cannolis
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 10–12 cannoli shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (well drained)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Drain ricotta cheese thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture for a light texture.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips and orange zest if using.
- Transfer filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut.
- Pipe filling into both ends of each cannoli shell.
- Dip ends into chopped pistachios or additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Always fill cannoli shells just before serving to keep them crisp.Drain ricotta overnight for best texture.Mascarpone can be added for a richer filling.Adjust sweetness to taste.Use a zip-top bag if you don’t have a piping bag.
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