Description
Pistachio Cannoli are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring a creamy pistachio filling encased in a crispy shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 12 cannoli shells
- Extra pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add chopped pistachios, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Fill the cannoli shells with the pistachio filling using a piping bag.
- Sprinkle extra pistachios on the ends of the filled cannoli for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use mascarpone cheese in place of some of the ricotta.
- Ensure the cannoli shells are fresh for the best texture.
- Can be made a day in advance; fill just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cannoli, Italian dessert, cannoli recipe, pistachio filling