Heavenly Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli
Indulge in the festive flavors of the Heavenly Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli. This delightful dessert features a crispy shell filled with a rich cheesecake mixture infused with refreshing peppermint and topped with crunchy candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year, these cannoli will transport your taste buds to a winter wonderland with every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 12 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta and mascarpone until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract; mix until combined. Stir in half of the crushed candy canes.
- Fill each cannoli shell with the cheesecake mixture using a piping bag or spoon, taking care to fill just before serving.
- Dip each end of the filled cannoli into the remaining crushed candy canes for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve immediately, pairing with hot cocoa or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg