Cannoli Filling

10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

117 calories per serving view nutrition facts

25 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	ricotta cheese
1 1/2	cups	powdered sugar
4	teaspoons	vanilla extract
1/2	cup	citron
1/2	cup	orange zest	candied
4	ounces	chocolate	sweet

Directions

Process ricotta, powdered sugar and vanilla in food processor until smooth.

Add citron, peel, and broken up chocolate and process with short bursts just until chopped.

Use to fill cannoli shells, garnishing ends with finely chopped almonds or other nuts.

Variations: Fluffy Riccota Filling: Fold in 1 cup heavy cream, beaten until stiff.

Pistachio Filling: To either of the above fillings add a few drops of green food coloring to tint pale green.

Garnish ends of filled shells with chopped pistachio nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 50g

Amount per Serving

Calories 117 48% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	20%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 31mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 4.0g	9%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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