Blueberry Cannoli Recipe
A luscious Blueberry Cannoli cream recipe featuring a creamy ricotta and whipped cream base, enriched with bittersweet chocolate chips and vibrant blueberry syrup. Perfect as a filling for traditional cannoli shells, pastries, or a delightful fruit dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for blueberry syrup)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cannoli Cream
- 4 cups ricotta cheese (strained if too wet)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups 72% bittersweet chocolate chips
- Blueberry syrup (see below)
Blueberry Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen Jersey blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Whip Cream and Sweeten: In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whisk until soft peaks form, providing a light, airy texture to your cannoli cream base.
- Combine Ricotta and Flavorings: Add the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and blueberry syrup into the whipped cream mixture. Mix well until smooth and creamy, ensuring all flavors are evenly incorporated.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips and Blueberries: Fold in the bittersweet chocolate chips and some chopped blueberry syrup along with the pulp to add texture and bursts of fruity flavor.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the cannoli cream and adjust the sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired, balancing the creamy tanginess with the perfect hint of sweetness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the cream to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Once chilled, the cannoli cream is ready to use. Fill cannoli shells, spread into pastries or cakes, or serve as a delightful dip for fresh fruit. Enjoy your homemade blueberry-infused cannoli cream!
Notes
- Straining the ricotta cheese is important to avoid excess moisture which can make the filling runny.
- The blueberry syrup can be adjusted in sweetness based on personal preference.
- Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate chips for the best flavor contrast.
- For a thicker filling, refrigerate longer or add less liquid from the syrup.
- This filling can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Fresh blueberries can be substituted for the syrup if preferred but will change the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (approximately 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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