Pumpkin Cannoli - A Festive Twist on a Classic Italian Dessert
Pumpkin Cannoli brings together creamy pumpkin-spiced filling and crisp pastry shells for a festive treat. The blend of ricotta, pumpkin purée, and warm spices creates a smooth, flavorful dessert perfect for holidays or special dinners. It’s quick to prepare, visually appealing, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 12 cannoli shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Crushed pistachios or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Drain ricotta until very thick.
- Mix ricotta with pumpkin purée in a bowl.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a piping bag.
- Pipe filling into both sides of each cannoli shell.
- Dip ends in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well to avoid a loose filling.
- Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie mix.
- Ensure shells are crisp before filling.
- Adjust spices to match your preference.
- Fill shells only at serving time for best crunch.