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How to Make Cannoli Filling Recipe

How to Make Cannoli Filling Recipe
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Learn how to make delicious cannoli filling at home with this easy recipe. Creamy ricotta cheese, sweet confectioners’ sugar, and mini chocolate chips combine to create a decadent filling that’s perfect for stuffing cannoli shells.

Ingredients

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Cannoli Filling:

  • 8 cannoli shells (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ricotta: Place the ricotta cheese into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Refrigerate and allow it to drain for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. This step ensures a thick and creamy filling.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, confectioners’ sugar, ¼ cup of the mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using). Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Prepare for Piping: Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a ½-inch open tip. If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off. You can use the filling immediately or refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
  4. Fill the Cannoli Shells: When ready to serve, pipe the filling into one end of a cannoli shell until halfway filled, then pipe into the other end. Repeat this process with the remaining shells.
  5. Add the Finishing Touches: Place the remaining mini chocolate chips on a small plate. Dip each end of the filled cannoli into the chocolate chips. Lightly dust the cannoli with confectioners’ sugar.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cannoli immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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Keywords: cannoli filling, Italian dessert, homemade cannoli, ricotta cheese filling

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