Romanian-inspired Cannoli

Ingredients

In this Romanian-inspired version of cannoli, we incorporate traditional Romanian flavors such as cinnamon and lemon zest into the filling. These additions give the cannoli a unique twist and enhance the overall taste experience. We alse have the original recipe for Cannoli, so you can check it out.

• 12 cannoli shells 12 cannoli shells
• 500g (2 cups) ricotta cheese 500g (2 cups) ricotta cheese
• 100g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar 100g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon rum 1 tablespoon rum
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 220 kcal / 920 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 22g, 10g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, rum, ground cinnamon, and lemon zest. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
2. 2.
   Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the ricotta mixture.
3. 3.
   Carefully pipe the filling into each cannoli shell, starting from one end and working your way to the other end. Repeat for all the shells.
4. 4.
   Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar.
5. 5.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ricotta cheese — Make sure to use a high-quality ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture in the filling.

Tips & Tricks

• For a twist, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling for extra texture and flavor.
• If you don't have cannoli shells, you can make your own by rolling out and frying circles of dough until golden brown, then shaping them into tubes while still warm.
• To keep the cannoli shells crispy, fill them just before serving.

Serving advice

Serve the Romanian-inspired Cannoli as a delightful dessert after a Romanian-inspired meal. Dust the cannoli with powdered sugar and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of elegance.

Presentation advice

Arrange the filled cannoli on a platter, standing upright, to showcase their beautiful shape and filling. You can also drizzle some melted chocolate over the cannoli for an added visual appeal.