CHERRY CANNOLI CUPS

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Here's a sweet taste of Italy without a lot of fuss. The cute little cups, filled with a rich cherry-cheese filling, are easy to assemble using wonton wrappers. -Marie Sheppard, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

48 wonton wrappers
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups chopped hazelnuts, divided
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 jars (one 16 ounces, one 10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

Steps:

Place wonton wrappers on a work surface; brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar. Press into greased miniature muffin cups. Sprinkle each wonton cup with 1 teaspoon hazelnuts., Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, liqueur if desired and vanilla until smooth. Cut 24 cherries in half and set aside. Chop remaining cherries; fold into cheese mixture., Spoon 1 tablespoon filling into each wonton cup. Sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts. Top with a reserved cherry half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.