Traditional Cannoli Filling

Name: Traditional Cannoli Filling
Ingredients: 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, full milk

Cindy Anschtz Barbieri|Jan. 9, 2014 3:26 pm EST

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Since I grew up in a Italian household , I have been making this delicious dessert ever since I could remember. I wanted to share the recipe that my family used to make this Italian treat and I hope you all enjoy!

Servings

8

Ingredients

1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1 lemon, juiced
2 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, full milk

Directions

Directions
In a medium bowl using an electric mixer beat cream until you see stiff peaks forming. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl whisk together ricotta cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Then add in cinnamon, vanilla and lemon juice. Using a rubber spatula fold in the heavy cream then add in chocolate chops. Refrigerate until ready to make your cannoli’s.