Description
Pumpkin Ricotta Cannoli are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring a crispy shell filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese and spiced pumpkin puree. Perfect for fall gatherings, these delectable treats offer a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your guests. Easy to make, they can be customized with various toppings for an extra touch. Enjoy this seasonal delight any time you crave something special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Using a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off, fill each cannoli shell generously with the pumpkin ricotta mixture.
- Lightly dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar before serving.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately for optimal crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli (30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg