Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli with Orange Ricotta Filling (Tyler Florence) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
8 store-bought cannoli shells |
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips |
1 quart good-quality ricotta cheese |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest |
1/4 cup chopped citron (candied orange peel) |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. For the chocolate:
2. Melt chocolate over a double boiler and dip half of each cannoli shell in the chocolate. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off then lay shells out on a silpat or waxed paper-lined tray to set while you prepare the filling.
3. For the filling:
4. Line a colander with cheesecloth, add the ricotta and let drain until very dry. Squeeze out any excess moisture in cheesecloth. Place the ricotta into the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high for 5 to 7 minutes until light and fluffy. Add sugar, orange zest, chopped citron and vanilla extract, then mix on medium until just combined. Place the filling into a piping bag and fill chocolate dipped cannoli with the mixture. Serve as soon as possible.
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