Sicilian Cannoli Filling
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini cannoli shells or 6 large cannoli shells

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped candied oranges, lemons and or cherries
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped semisweet chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Kahlua or Cointreau (optional)
  • Alessi Cannoli Shells

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta and sugar until well blended. Add candied fruit, chocolate, cinnamon, and Kahlua. Mix well.

Fill cannoli shells just before serving using a pastry bag. Top ends of filled cannoli with your choice of decorations (candied cherries, candied orange strips, candied lemon strips, sprinkles, semi-sweet chocolate chips, toasted coconut or chopped pistachios). Dust the top with confectionary sugar. Serve and enjoy.