Ricotta Filling for Cannoli

Ricotta Filling for Cannoli

12 servings
Sweetened ricotta cheese combined with candied orange, chocolate and a touch of cinnamon is all you need to make authentic and delicious cannoli filling.

Ingredients

  • whole milk ricotta cheese
    16 oz
  • powdered sugar

    See Note 1

    1 c
  • ground cinnamon
    ½ tsp
  • candied orange
    ¼ c
  • mini chocolate chips (or
    3 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Strain ricotta in a cheesecloth lined sieve. Set the sieve over a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If the ricotta cheese you’re using is very dry, this step can be omitted.

  2. 2

    Use a food processor to combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon. Taste and sweeten with more powdered sugar if you like it sweeter.

  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl then stir in the candied orange (if using) and chocolate chips.

Ricotta Filling for Cannoli

Ricotta Filling for Cannoli

15 min12 servings134 cal

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