Apple Cannoli Pastry Recipe: These aren’t your average cannoli! We’re filling crispy, flaky shells with a sweet, spiced apple filling and creamy ricotta for a dessert that feels like a warm hug. They’re easier to make than you think and are guaranteed to impress.
Required Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- Apples
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Water
For the Cannoli Filling:
- Milk ricotta cheese, drained
- Mascarpone cheese, softened
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
You Will Also Need:
- Cannoli shells
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: mini chocolate chips for ends
Step By Step Direction
Step 1: Simmer the Apples Melt your butter in a pan over medium heat. Toss in the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and that splash of water. Give it a good stir and let it all bubble away for about 10 minutes, until the apples are nice and tender. Set this aside to cool down completely.
Step 2: Whip the Cream While those apples are cooling, let’s make the creamy base. In a bowl, beat the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until it’s dreamy smooth.
Step 3: Fold Them Together Now, gently swirl your cooled spiced apples into the creamy mixture. A few streaks are perfect—no need to mix it perfectly!
Step 4: Fill ‘Em Up Scoop your filling into a piping bag (or a sturdy plastic bag with a corner snipped off). Gently pipe the filling into one end of a shell until it’s almost full, then do the other side.
Step 5: The Dusting and Serving Right before you serve, give your cannoli a gorgeous dusting of powdered sugar. For a little extra fun, dip the ends in mini chocolate chips!
Nutrition Facts (per cannoli)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 225kcal | |
| Total Fat | 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 16g | |
| Protein | 5g | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
“Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient information given above is an estimate and may different based on specific ingredients used.“
Final Thought
This twist on a classic Italian dessert (Apple Cannoli Pastry) is the perfect way to celebrate fall flavors or just treat yourself. The combination of the crispy shell, creamy filling, and spiced apples is absolutely magical. It’s a simple recipe that delivers a restaurant-quality dessert right to your kitchen table.
Also Read: Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe ( Popular French Dessert )
FAQ’S (Frequently Asked Question)
Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the apple mixture and the cream filling separately and store them in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Combine and fill the shells right before serving to keep them crispy.
My ricotta filling is runny. What happened?
It’s crucial to drain the ricotta well. Place it in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl for at least 30 minutes before using. Also, ensure the apple mixture is completely cool before mixing it in.
Can I use homemade cannoli shells?
Absolutely! If you have a favorite recipe or want to try making them from scratch, go for it. This filling will taste even better in a fresh, homemade shell.
Apple Cannoli Pastry
Ingredients
Method
- In a Tiny saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Stir to combine. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and the mixture is fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.2 medium apples, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, A pinch of nutmeg, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- While the apples cool, make the cannoli cream. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer or a whisk to beat the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until it's smooth and creamy.1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 4 oz 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once the apple mixture is completely cool, fold it gently into the cream filling. Don't overmix; a few streaks are okay.
- Spoon the apple-cannoli filling into a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Gently pipe the filling into one end of a cannoli shell until it almost reaches the middle, then pipe into the other end. Repeat with all shells.10 store-bought cannoli shells
- Dust the filled cannoli with a generous shower of powdered sugar right before serving. For an extra treat, dip the ends in mini chocolate chips.Powdered sugar, Optional: mini chocolate chips for ends
Notes
- For the best texture and to prevent sogginess, only fill the cannoli shells right before you are ready to serve them.
- If you have leftover filling, it makes an incredible dip for graham crackers or a spread for toast!
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