Easy Cannoli Recipe

This Easy Cannoli Recipe is a delightful treat! Creamy ricotta filling with a hint of citrus, tucked inside crispy shells.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Servings: 8 servings

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole-milk ricotta cheese and granulated sugar. Mix well until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Next, stir in the orange zest, pure vanilla extract, and finely chopped candied ginger. These ingredients will add a lovely depth of flavor to your filling.
Gently fold in the semisweet mini chocolate chips. This step is crucial as you want to maintain the integrity of the chips while ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the filling will help it firm up, making it easier to pipe into the shells.
Once the filling has chilled, prepare your cannoli shells. If you’re using a piping bag, fill it with the ricotta mixture. If not, you can cut the corner off a zip-top bag to create a makeshift piping bag. Pipe the filling into each cannoli shell, ensuring to fill both ends for an even distribution.
After filling the shells, dip the ends of each cannoli into chopped pistachios, chopped mixed nuts, or more candied ginger for an added crunch and visual appeal. Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar just before serving for a touch of sweetness.

Use well-drained ricotta cheese to prevent a soggy filling.
Fill the cannoli shells just before serving to avoid them becoming too soft.
Be careful not to overmix the filling after adding the chocolate chips to keep their shape.