CANNOLI MARTINIS

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Showcase this dessert by serving it in martini glasses. Your taste buds will be delighted with this fabulous treat. There's a delicate crunch from the phyllo, a rich creaminess from the ricotta, subtle wine flavor and a burst of chocolate. This creation is sure to have guests looking for seconds.-Deena Montillo, Framingham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups dry red wine
12 sheets phyllo dough
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 bar (3-1/2 ounces) orange-flavored dark chocolate candy bar, grated

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; cover and chill until serving., Place wine in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a baking sheet; brush with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Repeat layers nine times. Cut stack in half lengthwise, then cut widthwise, forming four rectangles., Repeat with remaining phyllo on another baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans on wire racks. Crumble baked phyllo sheets into 1/2-in. pieces., To serve, layer 1/2 cup crumbled phyllo, scant 1 tablespoon reduced wine, 2 teaspoons grated chocolate and 2/3 cup ricotta mixture in each of six martini glasses. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and phyllo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.