Churro Cannoli - The Ultimate Fusion Dessert - Crispy, Creamy & Cinnamon Sweet!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the churro shells:
- 6–8 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained) or cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (optional for extra richness)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (more to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Optional: a splash of heavy cream for smoother texture
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👨🍳 Directions:
Step 1: Coat the shells churro-style
1. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and granulated sugar.
2. Brush the cannoli shells with melted butter.
3. Roll or sprinkle them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated. Set aside to cool and set.
Step 2: Make the creamy filling
1. In a medium bowl, beat ricotta (or cream cheese) with mascarpone (if using) until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until creamy.
3. Stir in mini chocolate chips if desired.
4. Chill filling for 20–30 minutes for easier piping.
Step 3: Assemble the churro cannoli
1. Fill a piping bag (or zip-top bag with corner snipped) with the chilled filling.
2. Pipe the cream into both ends of the churro-coated shells.
3. Optionally, dip the ends in more mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or extra cinnamon sugar.
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Step 4: Serve & enjoy!
1. Serve immediately for maximum crunch — or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for that bakery-style finish!
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💡Tips:
- Want a shortcut? Use tortilla shells cut and shaped into tubes, fry until crisp, then coat in cinnamon sugar for DIY shells!
- Fill just before serving to keep the shells super crispy.
- Add a little lemon or orange zest to the filling for brightness.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce!