Traditional Cannoli Filling

Traditional Cannoli Filling
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Since I grew up in a Italian household , I have been making this delicious dessert ever since I could remember. I wanted to share the recipe that my family used to make this Italian treat and I hope you all enjoy!
Servings
8
servings
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, full milk
Directions
  1. Directions
  2. In a medium bowl using an electric mixer beat cream until you see stiff peaks forming. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl whisk together ricotta cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Then add in cinnamon, vanilla and lemon juice. Using a rubber spatula fold in the heavy cream then add in chocolate chops. Refrigerate until ready to make your cannoli’s.