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chocolate cannoli

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate cannoli

  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1/8 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 1/8 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1
    drop cinnamon oil, optional
  • 1 3/4 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1
    milk chocolate candy bar with almonds 4 1/4 ounces, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pistachios

How To Make chocolate cannoli

  • 1
    In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon peel and almond extract until blended. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture and mix well. Bake in a preheated pizzelle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Remove cookies and immediately shape into tubes. Place on wire racks to cool.
  • 2
    In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon oil if desired. Cool completely.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in custard mixture. Fold in chocolate. Spoon or pipe into shells. Dip each side in pistachios. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.
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