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cannoli

A delicious and creamy cannoli-inspired dessert with crispy shell layers and rich filling.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.75 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1.33 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.75 cup sour cream

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line a large strainer with cheesecloth and strain the ricotta cheese, refrigerating for at least 4 hours to remove excess moisture.
  2. Combine strained ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar in a bowl and mix until smooth. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to set.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake pans with parchment and grease the sides.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cream butter, oils, sugars, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk/sour cream into the batter, mixing gently.
  7. Divide batter into pans and bake for 20-24 minutes. Cool completely.

Notes

Enjoy this delightful cannoli-inspired dessert layered with creamy filling and crispy shells.