Italian Cannoli Filling or Dip

Submitted by Katjconsult

"This is the filling in traditional Italian cannolis, a hint of orange with vanilla is my family's favorite."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 12 Cannoli or 4 cups of dip
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 lbs ricotta cheese
• 1 1⁄3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange extract

directions

1. Zest the orange and mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix on high speed for one minute scraping the bowl once or twice.
3. Put the filling in a gallon sized zipper bag in the refrigerator for one hour or longer. Overnight works well.
4. Fill in cannoli shells by cutting a corner off the zipper bag and gently squeezing into one end of the cannoli shell, repeat on the other end.
5. You can also serve on cookies or as a dip.