Ingredients: 6 cannoli shells 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons pistachios, shelled and chopped 1/2 pound ricotta cheese 1/4 cup confectioner`s sugar 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon candied orange peel, minced 2 tablespoons chocolate, sweet, chopped confectioner`s sugar, to dust
Directions:1. With a spatula, wooden spoon, or electric mixer, cream ricotta in a bowl, until smooth. 2. Add confectioner`s sugar, vanilla, candied fruit, chocolate, and cinnamon. Continue beating another 4 minutes or so. Refrigerate until ready to fill cannolis. 3. Use a small spoon to stuff the filling into the shells. Dip the ends in chopped nuts. 4. Sift confectioner's sugar over shells and serve. |