Description
This delightful Fruit-Filled Cannoli recipe offers a creamy, luscious filling made from ricotta and mascarpone cheeses blended with fresh mixed fruits and optional mini chocolate chips. Encased in crisp cannoli shells, this no-bake Italian dessert is perfect for a refreshing and elegant sweet treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Shells
- 12 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, mango, or blueberries)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy to create a rich and velvety base for the cannoli filling.
- Fold in Fruit and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the finely chopped mixed fresh fruit along with mini chocolate chips if using. Be careful to evenly distribute the ingredients without losing the creamy texture.
- Pipe the Filling: Transfer the prepared filling into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Carefully fill both ends of each cannoli shell, ensuring each bite delivers the perfect balance of creaminess and fruit.
- Arrange and Dust: Place the filled cannoli on a serving tray. Just before serving, dust the cannoli generously with powdered sugar to add a touch of sweetness and an elegant finish.
Notes
- Fill cannoli shells just before serving to retain their crispness and avoid sogginess.
- Drain the ricotta cheese thoroughly to prevent a watery filling that can make the shells soft.
- Chilling the filling for 30 minutes before piping can help achieve a firmer texture and easier handling.
