Creamy Ricotta Cannoli Filling - Sicilian style

Sicily are known for their cannoli, and yes, they make amazing cannoli there and it’s worth the trip to Sicily – but we can make fantastic cannoli right at home. It’s all about the filling and here’s my version – not too sweet but full of flavor. 00:00 Intro to cannoli filling 00:35 Making the filling 03:14 Stuffing the cannoli 05:14 Taste test 06:26 Outro Creamy Ricotta Cannoli filling Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: N.A. Makes: 20 – 24 small Canolli Ingredients: • 24 cannoli shells • 450 gm (1 lb.) ricotta cheese • ¾ cup white powdered sugar (icing sugar) (more for dusting) • 1 TSP vanilla • 1 TSP Orange Extract • ½ TSP cinnamon • ¼ TSP salt • 1/3 cup of pistachios, ground (or, 1 cup of mini chocolate chips) Process: • Let your ricotta sit in a strainer to remove any excess water • Add the sugar, vanilla, orange extract, cinnamon and salt, mix well, until all ingredients are incorporated and you have a smooth, creamy filling • Place the ricotta filling in a pastry bag (or use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut out) • Squeeze the ricotta filing into each cannoli shell, and ensure some comes out of each end. • Dip each end into the crushed pistachio • Sift some white powdered sugar on top • Enjoy My Kitchen Gear Here are a few things I mentioned in the video. Please shop and support your local shops! If you cannot find them there, here are some links to help out. "My Bread Book" by Jim Lahey ► USA https://amzn.to/2JLwbEe ► Canada https://amzn.to/3baKEF0 Lagostina Tuscan Collection Orange Oval Casserole Dish / Dutch Oven, 5 Quarts ► Canada https://amzn.to/3s0sU5a ► USA (similar) https://amzn.to/2XbpcYo We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. The prices are not higher, this just makes it easier for you to find the product. Hope these links help. Thank you!