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); 1 1/2 pints ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional); 1/2 cup dark semisweet mini chocolate chips; 1/2 cup powdered sugar (more if you like it sweeter); 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional); 2 teaspoons 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
1 ¹⁄₂ pints ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons vanilla extract
¹⁄₈ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup dark semisweet mini chocolate chips
¹⁄₂ cup powdered sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
¹⁄₈ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 teaspoons 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! :).