- Can I use instant coffee?
- Better not. The oils and aroma of espresso give the real flavor experience. If you must, mix it very strong.
- How does it stay crispy?
- Fill them right before guests arrive. The moisture in the cream starts softening the dough in 30 minutes.
Tiramisu Flavored Cannoli
A meeting of two Italian giants: the crispy Sicilian cannoli and the Northern Italian creamy tiramisu. The richness of mascarpone softens the graininess of ricotta, while the bitterness of coffee counterbalances the sweet shell. A modern fusion that respects tradition.
Ingredients
1
cup
Ricotta Cheese (drained)
3.5
oz
Mascarpone Cheese
1/3
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
1
tsp
Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
2
tbsp
Espresso (cold)
3-4
db
Ladyfingers (crumbled)
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
8
db
Cannoli Shells (ready-made)
1
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
1
tsp
Cocoa Powder (for garnish)
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Equipment Needed
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Piping bag
- Sieve
Allergen Information
Milk
Wheat
Caffeine
Instructions
1
✓
Mix the mascarpone with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth, then fold in the drained ricotta.
Tip: Do not overbeat the mascarpone with a machine, or it may separate and become buttery.
2
✓
Stir in the cocoa powder and cold espresso.
Tip: The coffee must be cold so it doesn't melt the cheeses.
3
✓
Drizzle the ladyfinger crumbs with a tiny bit of coffee (just to moisten), then fold into the cream.
Tip: This mimics the soaked sponge layer of tiramisu.
4
✓
Fill a piping bag and chill for 20 minutes.
Tip: Chilling stabilizes the cream.
5
✓
Before serving, fill the tubes and dust with a mixture of confectioners' sugar and cocoa.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (drained)
- 3.5 oz Mascarpone Cheese
- 1/3 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 1 tsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp Espresso (cold)
- 3-4 db Ladyfingers (crumbled)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 db Cannoli Shells (ready-made)
- 1 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp Cocoa Powder (for garnish)