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Coffee liqueur cannoli served

Coffee Liqueur Cannoli

Cannoli is one of the most famous Sicilian desserts, naturalized in southern Italy during the Arab influence. Traditionally consumed during carnival, it has become a popular dessert worldwide. The combination of crispy shell and sweet, creamy filling is irresistible. As the scent of dark chocolate merges with the coffee liqueur ricotta, the atmosphere of an elegant coffee shop instantly fills the air. The secret to coffee liqueur cannoli is high-quality ricotta and aromatic, not-too-sweet coffee liqueur. It is important not to prepare the filling too far in advance to maintain freshness. This dessert is an excellent choice as a conclusion to a festive lunch or dinner, but also perfect with a weekend coffee. If you want to make it even more special, you can use homemade coffee liqueur.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 0 min
Total 20 min
1080 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 250 g Ricotta cheese
⭕ 60 g Powdered sugar
⭕ 30 ml Coffee liqueur
⭕ 1 tsp Instant coffee
⭕ 1 tsp Vanilla extract
⭕ 8 Cannoli shells
⭕ 40 g Dark chocolate
⭕ 1 tsp Cocoa powder

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Tip: If the ricotta is too wet, drain it beforehand to ensure a thicker cream.

    2

    Add the coffee liqueur, instant coffee, and vanilla extract to the ricotta mixture. Mix thoroughly until a smooth and homogenous cream forms. Tip: Dissolve the instant coffee in a few drops of water beforehand for a more intense flavor.

    3

    Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave at a low setting, being careful not to burn it. Tip: Stir in a few drops of oil for a shinier finish.

    4

    Using a piping bag, fill the cooled and dry cannoli shells with the coffee liqueur cream. Fill from both ends to ensure the cream reaches the middle. Tip: Make sure the cream is well-chilled for easier handling and to help it hold its shape.

    5

    Drizzle the filled cannoli with the melted chocolate using a small spoon or fork, then sprinkle a little cocoa powder on top. Tip: If you want to decorate them further, you can grate a little chocolate on top just before serving.

    6

    Serve the cannoli chilled, on a rustic platter or plate. Tip: Don't fill them too far in advance to prevent the shells from becoming soggy – filling them about 1 hour before serving is ideal.