Cannoli
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar plus additional for sprinkling
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp candied orange peel, finely chopped, or 2 tbsp grated fresh orange peel
4 tbsp mini chocolate chips
12 small cannoli shells (about 2 to 3 inches long)
1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
Directions:
Place ricotta in a colander in the sink and let it drain for 30 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta and powdered sugar.
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Stir in vanilla, orange peel, and chocolate chips.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Using a pastry bag or a small spoon or knife, fill a cannoli shell with ricotta mixture. Start by filling from one end of the shell and then finish from the other end, being careful not to break shell.
Repeat with remaining shells and filling.
Sprinkle ends of cannoli with pistachios, and using a small sifter, sprinkle powdered sugar over each cannoli. Serve immediately.