Irresistible Easy Cannoli Recipe with Chocolate Delight
Indulge in this easy cannoli recipe featuring chocolate and a hint of orange zest, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- - Piping bag
- - Fine mesh strainer
- zip-top bag
Ingredients
For the Cannoli Shells
- 12 pieces Store-Bought Cannoli Shells Perfect for hassle-free preparation.
For the Cannoli Filling
- 2 cups Ricotta Cheese Make sure it’s well-drained.
- 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar Can be used for dusting before serving.
- 3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Divided; use some in filling, some for garnish.
- 1.5 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall taste.
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Orange Zest Optional; adds a refreshing brightness.
For Garnishing
- Extra Mini Chocolate Chips For dipping the ends.
- Confectioners' Sugar For dusting.
Instructions
How to Make Easy Chocolate Cannoli
- Drain Ricotta: Place the ricotta cheese in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and refrigerate for 6-24 hours to achieve a perfect creamy filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta, confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pipe Filling: Transfer the ricotta mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. This makes filling the shells a breeze!
- Fill Shells: Carefully pipe the filling into one end of the cannoli shell until filled halfway, then fill the other end.
- Decorate: Dip each end of the filled cannoli into the remaining mini chocolate chips and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.
- Serve Immediately: Cannoli are best enjoyed the same day to maintain crispiness.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for color. For optimal texture, avoid pre-filling shells too far in advance.