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Easiest Cannoli Recipe with Chocolate You’ll Love to Make

This easy cannoli recipe combines store-bought shells with a rich filling of ricotta and chocolate, perfect for any dessert occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 cannoli
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry bag
  • Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

For the Shells

  • 12 pieces Store-Bought Cannoli Shells These save you time and effort.

For the Filling

  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Opt for whole milk for richer taste.
  • 3/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar A touch of sweetness for the filling.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Reserve some for garnishing.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Fresh Orange Zest Optional for freshness.

For Serving

  • 1/2 cup Additional Mini Chocolate Chips For dipping ends.
  • 1 tbsp Extra Confectioners' Sugar For dusting before serving.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by draining the ricotta cheese in a fine mesh strainer, allowing excess moisture to escape.
  • Let the ricotta sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours to optimal texture.
  • In a bowl, combine drained ricotta, confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using). Stir gently until creamy.
  • Fill a pastry bag with the ricotta mixture and pipe it into each cannoli shell from both ends.
  • Dip each end of the cannoli in reserved mini chocolate chips and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the delightful crunch.

Notes

Fill the cannoli shells right before serving to maintain their texture. Best enjoyed on the same day they're filled.
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