Chocolate Cannoli
Chocolate Cannoli takes about 50 minutes from beginning to end. One serving contains 232 calories, 7g of protein, and 13g of fat. For 47 cents per serving, you get a dessert that serves 12. If you have pistachios, milk, vanillan extract, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Cannoli Ice Cream w. Pistachios & Dark Chocolate, Cannoli Crostini w. Chocolate, Pistachios & Honey, and Cannoli.
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon peel and almond extract until blended.
Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture and mix well.
Bake in a preheated pizzelle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
Remove cookies and immediately shape into tubes.
Place on wire racks to cool.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon oil if desired. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in custard mixture. Fold in chocolate. Spoon or pipe into shells. Dip each side in pistachios.
Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.