Puff Pastry Cannoli

Let's just say these are the best desserts I've made in a long time. When it comes to desserts and baking, I'm definitely no expert, but these Puff Pastry Cannoli's were so easy to make. Just a few steps and you can whip these up for your family and friends in no time! You can also make the cannoli filling up to 3 days before, which makes this recipe even easier to make.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Step 2

Break pastry shells apart at perforations. Place on a baking sheet with tops up.

Step 3

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 4

Allow shells to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Melt chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 6

Dip the tops of the puff pastry shells into the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Set aside.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until still peaks form.

Step 8

In a separate bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add ricotta cheese and vanilla extract to the mascarpone mixture and mix on low just until combined. Gently stir in whipped cream.

Step 9

Transfer the cannoli filling to a pastry bag. Pipe pastry cream into the puff pastry shells. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios, if desired.

Step 10

Place cannoli's on a baking tray and refrigerate until ready to serve.