Italian Cannoli

Name: Italian Cannoli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 medium cannoli shells (depending on size of shells); 709.78 ml ricotta cheese; 4.92 ml fresh orange zest; 7.39 ml vanilla extract; 0.61 ml almond extract (optional); 118.29 ml dark semisweet mini chocolate chips; 118.29 ml powdered sugar (more if you like it sweeter); 0.61 ml nutmeg (optional); 9.85 ml Grand Marnier (optional)

Submitted by Golini girl

"Being Italian and watching my grandmother cook, I enjoyed learning to cook Italian dishes and desserts. This is one of my favorites and I hope you like it too. :)"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8

ingredients

8 medium cannoli shells (depending on size of shells)
Filling
709.78 ml ricotta cheese
4.92 ml fresh orange zest
7.39 ml vanilla extract
0.61 ml almond extract (optional)
118.29 ml dark semisweet mini chocolate chips
118.29 ml powdered sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
0.61 ml nutmeg (optional)
9.85 ml Grand Marnier (optional)

directions

Combine filling ingredients together with a large wooden spoon (Except the chocolate chips).
After filling is mixed well FOLD in chocolate chips.
Fill cannoli shells with mixture using a wet teaspoon to avoid sticking.
Chill for 1 - 2 hours to allow the filling to absorb the flavors.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy.
Enjoyed best while sipping strong, hot coffee or Grand Marnier! :).