SWEET STUFFED CANNELLONI

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I have been finding it difficult to find a cannelloni recipe that makes it a sweet dessert. I found this one on the Australian ABC NSW website, and thought it would be fun to try. I'll let you know how it goes!

Provided by Pikake21

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cannelloni tubes
350 g fresh ricotta
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 lemon, zest of
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 candied clementine, finely chopped
1 cup pouring cream
2 teaspoons caster sugar
butter, for greasing

Steps:

  • Combine ricotta, brown sugar, pine-nuts, lemon zest, mint, nutmeg, cinnamon, candied clementine and egg white.
  • Carefully stuff cannelloni with filling and place in a buttered baking dish.
  • Cover with pouring cream and sprinkle with caster sugar.
  • Bake in a 190C oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Suggestions:.
  • Serve one cannellone on a plate with fresh berries or a tablespoon of hot chocolate sauce, made by melting equal amounts of cream and chocolate over a low heat with a teaspoon of vanilla and a cinnamon stick.

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