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Red White and Blue Cannoli

Delicious Red White and Blue Cannoli for Your 4th of July Party

Celebrate the 4th of July with festive Red White and Blue Cannoli, a delightful no-bake dessert that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cannoli
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Avoid low-fat variants for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Confectioner’s Sugar Can substitute with powdered erythritol for low-sugar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Feel free to swap for nutmeg.
  • Zest of 1 lemon Lemon Zest Brightens the filling.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream works for dairy-free.
Assembly Ingredients
  • 12 pieces Cannoli Shells Choose unfilled shells.
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Optional.
  • 1 cup Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles For decoration.

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Pastry bag
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Drain the ricotta cheese in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the drained ricotta, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and lemon zest until smooth and free of lumps, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture until no streaks remain, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Fill each cannoli shell with the ricotta mixture using a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.
  6. Dip the ends of each filled cannoli into mini chocolate chips and red, white, and blue sprinkles.
  7. Dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar before serving. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cannoliCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fill cannoli shells just before serving to keep them crispy. Allow filling to chill for enhanced flavors. Avoid overwhipping cream for a grainy texture.

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