ITALIAN CANNOLI FILLING OR DIP

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This is the filling in traditional Italian cannolis, a hint of orange with vanilla is my family's favorite.

Provided by Katjconsult

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12 Cannoli or 4 cups of dip, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Zest the orange and mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix on high speed for one minute scraping the bowl once or twice.
  • Put the filling in a gallon sized zipper bag in the refrigerator for one hour or longer. Overnight works well.
  • Fill in cannoli shells by cutting a corner off the zipper bag and gently squeezing into one end of the cannoli shell, repeat on the other end.
  • You can also serve on cookies or as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 63.9, Carbohydrate 15.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 8.5

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