Best Cannoli Cream With Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Parfait Recipes

BLACK FOREST CANNOLI PARFAITS

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My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
PARFAIT:
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
20 chocolate wafers, crushed

Steps:

Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1/3 cup; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved cherry juice mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries and lemon juice. Cool., Place the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add the syrup, lemon juice and vanilla; process until combined. Gently fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips., Place 1 tablespoon crushed wafers in each of eight parfait glasses. Top with 1/3 cup cheese mixture and a heaping tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CANNOLI CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE, CHERRY & PISTACHIO PARFAIT

Cannoli Cream With Chocolate, Cherry & Pistachio Parfait image

A medley of classic deliciousness served in a cup adult style! :) If you don't have any brandy, plain old dried cherries will do. Also you can sub the amaretto liqueur for almond extract and if you cannot find candied pistachios, unsalted will do. Seasonal fresh fruit like figs would be nummy too!

Provided by MixnVixn

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup candied pistachios, chopped
1/3 toasted almond, sliced
1/2 cup brandy-soaked dried cherries (soak over night)
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
4 -6 cannoli shells, crushed (or 6-8 amaretto cookies)

Steps:

Start out by crushing your shells or cookies in a large Ziploc baggie. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir ricotta cheese with sugar until combined. Mix in amaretto liqueur and cinnamon.
In a small bowl, combine pistachios, almonds, cherries (drained of all liquid), and mini chips.
In a clear glass, sprinkle a bit of the shell crumbles in the bottom, spoon cannoli filling on top about 1/2 inches, sprinkle about 2 tbsp of nut mixture and repeat with another layer of of each alternating until the cup is full.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 28.5, Protein 12