RICOTTA CHOCOLATE CHIP STUFFED SHELLS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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The rich filling in these shells tastes like cheesecake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
1 cup caramel ice-cream topping, warmed

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; pat dry. Meanwhile, beat cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until light and creamy. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Place in shallow container. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about at least 2 hours but no longer than 8 hours. Serve with ice-cream topping, and if desired, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

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