How to Make Homemade Italian Ricotta Cannoli Filling
Learn how to make homemade Italian ricotta cannoli filling with just 4 ingredients. Made with strained ricotta cheese and flavored with a grated orange peel, this simple cannoli filling recipe can be used as a dip or to fill cannoli shells.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Instructions
- Strain the ricotta cheese in cheesecloth or a thin kitchen towel over a bowl for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Combine the strained ricotta cheese with the powdered sugar, cinnamon and orange zest in a food processor or blender.
- Mix the ricotta cheese filling for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary, until it is smooth and fluffy.
- Serve the cannoli filling as a dip alongside cannoli chips or use it to fill homemade or store-bought cannoli shells.
Notes
- Ricotta - Straining the ricotta and whipping the filling will make sure it's not runny and that it's super creamy.
- Chocolate - Increase the powdered sugar to 1 ½ cups and add ½ cup cocoa powder to the filling.
- Additions - Mix mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachio nuts into the filling for a dip. For cannolis, add the chocolate chips, pistachios, or sprinkles on the ends.
- Make Ahead - Make the filling up to 12 hours in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Don't fill cannoli shells until right before serving time.
- Leftovers - Keep in the refrigerator and use within 24-48 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cupsCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 0.3mg
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