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A close-up view of multiple golden-brown cannoli shells filled with a creamy, silky cannoli filling. The filling is adorned with mini chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar, showcasing the beautifully flaky shells.

Silky Cannoli Filling

RASHA
This silky cannoli filling recipe delivers a smooth, creamy, and lightly sweet texture just like you would expect from a high-quality Italian bakery. Focused on proper ricotta draining and gentle mixing, it creates a balanced filling that is rich without being heavy and perfect for classic cannoli shells or versatile dessert uses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 fillings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cannoli Filling Base

  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese well drained
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt just a pinch

Optional Add Ins

  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped pistachios optional
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Notes

Always drain ricotta thoroughly to avoid grainy or watery filling. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light. Fill cannoli shells just before serving to maintain crispness.
Keyword cannoli filling, italian dessert, ricotta cannoli, silky cannoli filling