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No Bake Cannoli Cones Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Description

No Bake Cannoli Cones are a fun and easy dessert treat combining the creamy texture of a traditional cannoli filling with the crunch of sugar cones. This recipe features a rich ricotta and whipped cream filling flavored with cinnamon and sweetened with icing sugar, served in chocolate-dipped cones finished with a variety of toppings like shredded coconut, crushed nuts, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries. Perfect for a quick, no-bake dessert that serves nine.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 15 Ounces ricotta cheese (full fat recommended)
  • ¾ Cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅔ Cup icing sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cones and Toppings

  • 9 ice cream cones (sugar cones preferred)
  • ½ Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini)
  • 4 Tablespoons shredded coconut
  • 2 Tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons crushed nuts (any kind)
  • 9 cocoa nibs
  • 3 Tablespoons sprinkles
  • 9 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe dish, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips by microwaving in short intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
  2. Prepare Toppings: Pour your choice of toppings (shredded coconut, turbinado sugar, crushed nuts, sprinkles) onto small plates for easy dipping.
  3. Dip Cones: Dip the tops of the cones about an inch deep into the melted chocolate. While the chocolate is still wet, roll or sprinkle the rims of the cones into your chosen toppings. Set cones aside to cool and allow chocolate to set.
  4. Drain Ricotta: Scoop the ricotta cheese into the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a clean flour sack towel. Gather the edges tightly and twist to drain excess liquid from the ricotta over a sink or bowl.
  5. Mix Filling: Transfer drained ricotta to the bowl of a mixer. Add icing sugar and ground cinnamon, then mix until fully combined.
  6. Whip Cream: Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
  7. Combine: Gently fold the ricotta mixture into the whipped cream until smooth and uniform.
  8. Fill Cones: Spoon or pipe the ricotta whipped cream mixture into the cooled chocolate-dipped cones, filling from the bottom upwards. Use a cone holder or makeshift stand to keep cones upright.
  9. Garnish: Top each filled cone with additional toppings of your choice such as cocoa nibs, sprinkles, or maraschino cherries.
  10. Serve: These cannoli cones are best served immediately to maintain cone crunchiness. If preparing in advance, stop after draining the ricotta and store the filling refrigerated and cones separately in an airtight container at room temperature. Fill just before serving.

Notes

  • Full fat ricotta cheese yields the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Be sure to drain the ricotta thoroughly to avoid watery filling.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for easier melting and dipping.
  • To keep cones upright while filling, use an ice cream cone rack or improvising with wine glasses or a cardboard box with holes.
  • Serve cones soon after filling to prevent the cones from becoming soggy.
  • Customize toppings to your preference—nuts, coconut, sprinkles, or even crushed cookies work well.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/no-bake-cannoli-cones-recipe/