Description
Pumpkin Ricotta Cannoli are a delightful autumn-inspired twist on the classic Italian dessert. These crispy shells are generously filled with a creamy mixture of fresh ricotta, sweet pumpkin puree, and warm spices, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cannoli will impress your guests as well as satisfy your sweet cravings this fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Fill each cannoli shell with the chilled filling using a piping bag or ziplock bag.
- Dust the ends of each filled cannoli with powdered sugar and roll in chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg