cannoli filling, mom's

8 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Aug 6, 2018

Mom had a different recipe than the traditional family recipe, this one takes much less time to make!

prep time
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield fills 24 cannoli shells

Ingredients

  • 3 - rounds ricotta cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped citron
  • 10 - candied cherries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 package pistachio nuts, chopped

How To Make cannoli filling, mom's

  • Step 1
    In large bowl with portable mixer, beat cheese 1 min. Add powdered sugar and beat light and creamy. Add chocolate, citron, cherries and cinnamon and beat on low speed until well blended. Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled. Just before serving, with teaspoon or small spatula, fill shells with filling. Garnish ends with nuts and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Dairy

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