Build your own cannoli for National Cannoli Day

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate offers a richer flavor with less sugar.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch with a different flavor profile.

Prepare the cannoli shells by rolling dough into tubes and frying until golden brown.

Drain the fried shells on paper towels to remove excess oil.

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.

Fold in chocolate chips and orange zest into the ricotta mixture.

Fill a piping bag with the ricotta mixture.

Pipe the filling into each cannoli shell from both ends until filled.

Sprinkle the ends with chopped pistachios or additional chocolate chips if desired.

Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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