Cannoli alla crema di pistachio is a crispy pastry shell filled with rich, sweet pistachio cream. It’s made by preparing the cream, filling the shells and garnishing.
How to Make Cannoli alla crema di pistachio
Description
Cannoli alla crema di pistachio is a crispy pastry shell filled with rich, sweet pistachio cream. It’s made by preparing the cream, filling the shells and garnishing.
Ingredients
Instructions
PREPARE THE PISTACHIO CREAM
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use a whisk or hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated. Fold in the finely chopped pistachios, stirring gently to distribute them evenly throughout the cream. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm it up slightly.
Tip: Soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
FILL THE CANNOLI SHELLS
Place the chilled pistachio cream into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Take one cannoli shell and hold it upright. Gently pipe the pistachio cream into one side of the shell, ensuring it fills the center completely. Repeat on the other side to fill the entire shell. Continue this process for all the cannoli shells or waffle cones.
Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag, use a plastic zip-top bag with a corner cut off for easy filling.
ADD THE CANDIED FRUIT AND GARNISH
Insert small pieces of candied fruit into both open ends of each filled cannoli shell for a colorful and flavorful touch. Roll the ends of the cannoli in finely chopped almonds to create a crunchy garnish. Place the finished cannoli on a serving platter.
Tip: Lightly press the almonds onto the cream to ensure they stick well and don’t fall off when serving.
SERVE THE CANNOLI
Dust the filled and garnished cannoli with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the shells paired with the creamy filling.
Tip: Keep the filled cannoli refrigerated if not serving right away, but avoid letting them sit too long to prevent the shells from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 80mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
HELPFUL TOOLS:
mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag
HERE THERE ARE MANY DISHES YOU WILL ALSO LIKE TO TASTE:
