One of my favorite blogs to read is Sugarcrafter. Tracy makes delectable food and her pictures are just gorgeous. When she made cannoli a few months back, I tucked it away as a "must make."
{I keep threatening to show up on Tracy's doorstep for dinner...she thinks I'm kidding...}
Now, if you are Italian, or live near an Italian bakery, you may want to look away, because I used....pre-made cannoli shells. I've never had homemade shells and for a Texas girl who ate her first cannoli two years ago, these are pretty (or should I say pur-dy) darn good.
For the dipped ends:
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 TBSP shortening
handful chopped pistachios
Line a cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper. In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips and shortening on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Dip each end of the cannoli shells in the chocolate and then dip into the chopped pistachios. Pop in the fridge to set up and until ready to fill.
To make the filling:
(original recipe from Sugarcrafter)
1 & 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
1 c mini chocolate chips
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla
2-3 TBSP orange zest
Combine all of the ingredients. Place in a piping bag fitted with a large tip and fill in the cannoli shells.
{First, I used this tip: Wilton 4B....it didn't work.}
{This one worked...Ateco 828}
Place the filled shells in the refrigerator until ready you're ready to eat them.
{It's a good idea to test one, or at least eat the extra filling.} ;)
I think these are a perfect make-ahead dessert for company. They look so pretty, the filling tastes bright and fresh with the orange zest and they couldn't be simpler.
{And, Tracy, I'll be there next Tuesday. ;)}
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Oh these look very yummy!!! I grew up in NY and could buy a cannoli anytime I left my house. Not so easy here in CA. So last week I ordered a set of aluminum cannoli forms from Amazon and they're on their way out here to the cannoliless desert. Yours really look delicious@
ReplyDeleteThose look fantastic! I want some!
ReplyDeleteridiculous.....and awesome. I may just have to try these!
ReplyDeleteLooks so elegant! I'll have to try this for my next Italian-themed dinner party!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use pre-made shells. This is something I don't want to do. And since I love cannoli it would be fun to try this recipe (with pre-made shells of course).
ReplyDeleteThose look fantastic. Will be making them soon!
ReplyDeleteum those look AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteOh, Bridget...you said these can sit in the fridge.
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean you have some in your fridge?
And can I come over...right now?
YUM ME!
My husband would love, love, love these ! He is a big fan of cannolis...
ReplyDeleteciao!!!!
ReplyDelete1) le foto sono meravigliose!!!
2) questi cannoli sono una delizia unica!!!
3) aspettami che arrivo!!!!
complimenti!!!
Oh Bridget. Oh dear sweet Bridget. You are AMAZING!! You have made it look easy!! And I know its not! :) Way to go girl.. I am inspired!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking as your next door neighbor who eats what you hand me--these are very yummy!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make cannoli! I love a good cannoli. You have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Those look so amazing! This pregnant lady needs some cannoli!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOmigosh YUM!! These look so beautiful!
ReplyDelete-Amy
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Oh WOW! THese look fantastic!! Definitely going on my must-try list!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love! I will definitely try these, how fabulous. I've never thought of pistachios and I love them!
ReplyDeleteoh. my. goodness.
ReplyDeleteI am making these for Valentines. My husband has only had one cannoli in his life and he always talks about it like it was life changing! lol.
I think this might be the perfect surprise :)
Thanks for the recipe!!
I've never have Canoli...but these look delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh dear..something else to tempt my sweet tooth with...these look amazing!!!!!!! Just found your sweet blog and I am in love! xo
ReplyDeleteOMG I <3 you! Ok I love canolli, cant wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cannoli!!! (I know, that was super dorky)
ReplyDeleteThese looks delicious!
OH My goodness these look wonderful!!! thanks for letting me dream :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Aww, you are too sweet!! And your cannoli look gorgeous; I definitely want to dip the next ones I make in chocolate now. I love the way you think!
ReplyDeleteAnd, you are definitely always welcome for dinner! ;-)
Wow! THANK YOU! I am a BIG canner, and the link was great! And, this post....well, I think I can do that! Yay! LOL! Thank you for being Bridget. And for being "Bake at 350" (isn't it funny how we bloggys have 2 names?!?!)
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYum, I love cannoli! It was the very first thing I learned to make. I never bothered with the shells as it was the filling I adored!
ReplyDelete~ingrid
Can I just say wow!?
ReplyDeleteI've been wandering your blog. I almost am ashamed to admit the last 2 times I made cookies they were premade dough.
and I've never heard of merangue powder til your frostin link..
Yum these were good. I am sure my FIL woild have been impressed!
ReplyDeleteThese look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI have never made Cannoli! this looks easy and elegant!! Thanks!!
ReplyDelete~TidyMom
Those look great. I usually make cannoli shells from scratch, but it's quite a job. I have seen the shells at the store, but I was never sure if they would be any good. I'll have to give them a try. Yours look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIf you do want to give them a try sometime, the recipe on my site is pretty easy and rather fail-proof. I have made them a few times now with great success!
Off topic but WOW!!!! I just saw you featured on the martha stewart website!!! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/your-best-valentines-day-desserts#slide_13
Congrats and very well deserved.
mmm or take that extra filling and use it as a cake filling mmmmmmm YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteune belle recette et une magnifique réalisation bravo
ReplyDeletebonne soirée
These look easy and good! I didn't know i can buy pre-made shells! I have to check out if our supermart sells soon..:)
ReplyDeleteYou ought to be condemned to cannoli hell! Lol.. they look delicious, I remember seeing this on Sugarcrafter's site, and loving them then too!
ReplyDeleteI usually make cannoli shells from scratch, but it's quite a job.
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