Description
Churro Cannolis blend the crunchy texture of churros with a creamy ricotta filling, offering a delightful dessert that satisfies cravings for both comfort and novelty.
Ingredients
- Cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating; adjust ratio of cinnamon to sugar to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the cannoli shells.
- Drain and prepare ricotta.
- Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Fold whipped cream into ricotta mixture.
- Fill cooled cannoli shells.
- Coat filled cannoli with cinnamon sugar.
- Serve immediately or chill.
Notes
For the best texture, assemble close to serving time. Unfilled shells can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. Filled cannolis should be eaten within a few hours for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: churro, cannolis, dessert, ricotta, cinnamon sugar, easy dessert