Carla Hall's and Daphne Oz's Cannolis

Cream-Filled Pastries

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Carla Hall and Daphne Oz

Daphne and Carla each put their spin on these classic Italian pastries.

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step 1

ingredients 2 cups Ricotta (strained)

instructions For Cannoli Filling: Set ricotta over strainer and allow to drain for 6 to 8 hours.
step 2

ingredients 1 cup Mascarpone (room temperature)
3/4 cup Confectioners Sugar (plus more for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla

instructions In a large bowl, mix together strained ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
step 3

ingredients 1/4 cup Limoncello
1/2 cup Dried Cherries (chopped)
1/2 cup Pistachios (plus more for garnish)
1 Lemon (zested)

instructions For the Carla's Cannoli: In a small bowl combine the limoncello with the chopped cherries. Allow to rehydrate for 10 minutes, then drain. Fold pistachios, cherries, and lemon zest into filling.
step 4

ingredients Confecioners Sugar

instructions Place cannoli filling in a large piping bag. Pipe filling into mini cannoli shells. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, garnish with chopped pistachios and serve.
step 5

ingredients 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Hazelnuts (toasted)
1/2 cup Coconut (toasted)
Confecioners Sugar
1/3 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (for garnish)

instructions For Daphne's Cannoli: Fold in cocoa powder, hazelnuts, and coconut. Place cannoli filling in a large piping bag. Pipe filling into cannoli shells. Sprinkle with confectioner sugar, garnish with mini chocolate chips and serve.
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