Spicy Honey-Chili Cannoli
Chili-honey sweets are popular in both Eastern and Latin American cuisines, but presented in the form of an Italian classic – cannoli – they offer a truly special gastronomic experience. The sweetness of honey and the spicy character of chili make the soft creaminess of ricotta exciting. When the chili gently warms the sweet ricotta cream, the flavors meet in unparalleled harmony – a bite that caresses and awakens at the same time. The key to the recipe is to accurately adjust the amount of chili: the goal is not spiciness, but to enhance the flavors. Served cold, the spiciness only shines through, complementing rather than dominating the sweetness. This gourmet cannoli is an ideal choice as the finale to special dinners, at the end of a spicy menu, or if you simply want to offer something surprising and memorable – for those who are not afraid to try a new, fiery combination.
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Preparation Steps
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and honey until smooth and creamy. Tip: For an even silkier filling, briefly blend with an immersion blender.
2
Add the vanilla extract and ground chili flakes, then mix thoroughly. Tip: Start with less chili and adjust to your preferred level of spiciness.
3
Transfer the cream to a piping bag and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to fill the shells. Tip: The cream's structure is better when cold.
4
Fill the cannoli shells with the spicy honey-chili ricotta cream from both ends. Tip: Fill just before serving to keep the shells crispy.
5
Dust the tops of the cannoli with powdered sugar, then sprinkle with a little chili powder or crushed chili flakes for garnish. Tip: Don't use too much chili for garnish to avoid excessive spiciness.
6
Serve the cannoli on an elegant plate, perhaps at the end of a spicy meal. Tip: It pairs perfectly with a glass of honey tea or a citrus cocktail.
