Chocolate Covered Cannoli
Chocolate Covered Cannoli is the perfect dessert for dinner parties, holidays or any time you are wanting a delicious Italian treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- hand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 6 cannoli shells
- 8 oz chocolate melting wafers Dolci Frutta Melting Chocolate Kit
- 8 oz whole milk ricotta strained
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼-½ tsp cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Melt chocolate wafers according to package directions.
- Dip each end of the shell into the chocolate to coat. Tap off excess chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks from. Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta. Place mixture into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Add the cannoli filling to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and fill the cannoli shells from each end.
- Dip the ends into mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
- To store, place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.