Description
Sicily inspired cannoli cones deliver crisp pastry shells filled with creamy ricotta and chocolate chips. Rich flavors blend perfectly, offering delightful Mediterranean dessert notes you can enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 sugar cones
- 16 oz (454 g) whole milk ricotta cheese (drained overnight)
- ⅔ cup (113 g) mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (128 g) semisweet chocolate chips (for dipping cones; optional)
- ½ to ⅔ cup (57 to 76 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ricotta Preparation: Strain ricotta cheese overnight through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth in the refrigerator, removing excess moisture for a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Chocolate Dipping: Melt semisweet chocolate chips in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring until achieving a glossy consistency, then coat sugar cone rims completely, allowing them to set vertically on parchment paper.
- Filling Creation: Whisk drained ricotta with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, then gently fold in miniature chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution for balanced flavor and delightful crunch.
- Cone Assembly: Fill each chocolate-rimmed sugar cone with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag or spoon, creating elegant peaks and ensuring full coverage of the cone’s interior.
- Serving: Present cannoli cones immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, maintaining the dessert’s delicate structure and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Drain Ricotta Carefully: Remove excess moisture overnight using cheesecloth to guarantee a thick, luxurious texture that prevents watery filling.
- Melt Chocolate Perfectly: Use short microwave intervals and gentle stirring to create a smooth, glossy chocolate coating without burning or seizing.
- Coat Cones Strategically: Stand sugar cones vertically while chocolate-dipping to ensure even, professional-looking rims and prevent messy drips.
- Serve Promptly: Enjoy cannoli cones within 2 hours of filling to maintain crisp cone texture and prevent sogginess from ricotta moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg