Forget the deep-fried shell and enjoy your cannoli cream in luscious strawberries for a healthier version of this classic treat.
Cannoli Cream Filled Strawberries
Category: Dessert
Forget the deep-fried shell and enjoy your cannoli cream in luscious strawberries for a healthier version of this classic treat.
- 1 1/4 cup good quality ricotta
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 T powdered sugar
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 24 strawberries, cleaned and dried
- crushed pistachios
- mini chocolate chips
- rainbow sprinkles
- melted chocolate
- lemon zest
Garnish (all optional)
- Trim the top and bottoms of the strawberries, so that they are level and can stand. Cut or scoop out the tops of the berries (I used my little 1/4 teaspoon measure).
- Put the ricotta, cream cheese, sugar, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest into a food processor. Process for about three or four minutes, until the mixture is thick and smooth. Pipe or spoon the cannoli cream into the berries; I used a baggie and a star tip to make 'em look fancy.
- Garnish with your choice of toppings.
