Chocolate Chip Cannoli
What Started it all:
Chocolate chips
Get ready to whip up a classic Italian dessert that’ll have everyone begging for seconds! These chocolate chip cannoli are crispy, creamy, and absolutely divine. Now, stop whining and let’s get to work!
Ingredients
- 12 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade, if you’re brave enough)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drain it well, for crying out loud!)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted, don’t skip this!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (the good stuff, not that cheap rubbish)
- Zest of 1 orange (optional, but it adds a lovely zing)
- Chopped pistachios or additional chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until it’s smooth and creamy. If it’s lumpy, you’re doing it wrong! Use a spatula if you must, but don’t be lazy!
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips gently. We want them distributed evenly, not a bloody chocolate avalanche!
- Fill the Cannoli: Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to fill each cannoli shell with your delicious mixture. Don’t overfill – you want them to look good, not like they’ve been in a food fight!
- Garnish: Dip the ends of each filled cannoli in chopped pistachios or sprinkle more chocolate chips on top. Presentation matters, so make it look like you actually care!
- Chill: Place the filled cannoli in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This isn’t a race; let those flavors meld!
- Serve: Once chilled, serve them up on a nice plate. Drizzle with chocolate sauce if you’re feeling extra fancy, but don’t drown them – we’re not trying to sink a ship here!
There you have it, chocolate chip cannoli that’ll make your taste buds dance! Get in there, impress your guests, and for heaven’s sake, don’t screw it up! Now, clean your station, because a true chef leaves no mess behind!