15-Minute Cannoli Cream Parfaits
Homemade Cannoli Cream is a simple dessert that’s perfect any time of year, but especially refreshing on a warm day. Ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and freshly whipped cream come together to create a light, luscious filling, gently spiced with cinnamon and allspice. Add chocolate and crushed cannoli shells for the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 482kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup chocolate shavings, or mini chocolate chips, plus more for garnish
- ⅔ cup cannoli shells or chips, crushed
Instructions
- Mix the ricotta mixture. In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 cups ricotta until smooth. Add 1 cup sifted sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ¼ tsp allspice, then whisk until combined. Set aside.
- Make whipped cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip ½ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in whipped cream. Add whipped cream to ricotta and gently fold until just mixed. Carefully stir in ⅓ cup of chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips.
- Assemble the cannoli cream parfaits. Layer the base of your small jars (or one larger container) with an equal mix of crushed cannoli shells or chips and shaved chocolate, reserving some as garnish. Fill jars almost to the top with cannoli cream. Garnish with more crushed cannoli chips and chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ricotta: Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture. For extra-thick filling, strain the ricotta (instructions included)—this works with store-bought or homemade.
- Make ahead: Cannoli cream can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Assemble parfaits the day you plan to serve them.
- For traditional cannoli: Pipe the filling into cannoli shells just before serving, then dip the ends in mini chocolate chips or crushed pistachios.
Nutrition
Serving: 1parfait | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 7mg
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