Strawberry Cannoli

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"The sugar cones replace the usual pastry shells, which can be hard to make or find in stores."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 pint strawberry, rinsed, hulled and halved
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract, to taste
• 12 sugar ice cream cones

• Garnish

• miniature chocolate chip
• sliced strawberry

directions

1. At least 1 day before serving, proceed through Step 3. Line a colander and a medium-size strainer with a sturdy paper towel; set each in a bowl.
2. Pulse strawberries and granulated sugar in food processor until coarsely chopped. Scrape into colander, top with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight to drain well (this is important). Clean processor.
3. Put ricotta, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in processor; pulse until smooth. Transfer to strainer, cover with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight.
4. Just before serving: Prop cones upright in tall glasses partially filled with granulated sugar to support cones. Fold drained berries and 1/4 teaspoons almond extract into ricotta mixture. Spoon into a gallon-size ziptop bag. Cut 1/2 inches off a corner; pipe filling into cones and garnish.