holy cannoli

Italian cooking is one of my favorite types of cuisine. 

I love good pasta, pizza, creamy sauces, red sauces, cheese and dessert!
I was craving cannoli one weekend, so I gave in and decided to make it. 
I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I created my own. 
Btw, it's so easy when you don't make your own shells.

6-8 cannoli shells
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chocolate chips 

Start by whipping your cream and vanilla together until fluffy. Then stir in the ricotta, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Mix well. Put the filling in a pastry bag (or a plastic bag with the corner cut off) to fill the shells just before serving. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over stuffed shells. Chill for a few minutes to harden chocolate. 

It's not that easy to find cannoli shells, but it's not too difficult either. And, unless you like soggy shells, fill them just before you plan on eating them. They're better the way they were meant to be: crunchy.