Cannoli Filling

Title: CANNOLI FILLING

Categories: Desserts, Italian, Cheese/eggs

Yield: 25 servings

2 lb Ricotta

1 1/2 c Powdered sugar

4 ts Vanilla

1/2 c Citron

1/2 c Orange peel;candied

4 oz Chocolate;sweet

Process ricotta, powdered sugar and vanilla in food processor until

smooth. Add citron, peel, and broken up chocolate and process with

short bursts just until chopped. Use to fill cannoli shells,

garnishing ends with finely chopped almonds or other nuts.

Variations: Fluffy Riccota Filling: Fold in 1 cup heavy cream, beaten

until stiff. Pistachio Filling: To either of the above fillings add a

few drops of green food coloring to tint pale green. Garnish ends of

filled shells with chopped pistachio nuts. --