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cannoli

A delicious Italian dessert with crispy shells and creamy ricotta filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease two baking sheets with baking spray, then set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and sugar, then add canola oil, melted butter, and vanilla. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
  3. Drop 4-5 spoonfuls of batter onto each baking sheet, spreading to about 4-inch diameter. Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges brown.
  4. Remove baked cookies and immediately shape into tubes, wrapping around a round utensil. Let cool.
  5. While shells bake, prepare the filling by beating heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest. Then fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Pipe the filling into cannoli shells, garnish with chocolate chips if desired, and serve.

Notes

Enjoy these classic Italian treats filled with sweet ricotta and crispy shells.