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January 4, 2013

Cannolis- My Comfort Food

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Cannolis

Truth be told, I already broke my New Year’s resolution diet. This morning at 7am I needed something comforting. I broke open my refrigerator and piped some leftover filling into a shell and slowly devoured it.

Cannolis With Chocolate Drizzle

Let me explain why I needed some comfort food. Despite my ongoing efforts to avoid the unending political debates on Facebook, sometimes I just feel I HAVE to step in, even though my husband always tells me to let it go.  When someone is basically calling people stupid because they do not have the same opinion as you, makes my blood boil. I usually input my opinion (after all I have been studying Political Science for an ungodly amount of years), but respect other’s at the same time. I may have to change that if I still plan on pursuing law school! Anyway, I usually end up banging my head against a wall or running my nails down a chalkboard.

Cannolis With Ricotta Cheese

Considering I just had a manicure, and have a very bad headache already, I decided that a delicious creamy cannoli would bring my blood back down to body temperature. And it worked…thank goodness.

Cannolis are a tradition in my family for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. As much as I would like to make the shells myself, I usually have a million other things that need my attention. I purchase these shells from Mona Lisa in San Diego, but I am sure that you could find them at any Italian market or deli. I also pick up some ricotta while I am there. It is creamier than the store bought type…but any type will work just fine.

 

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Cannolis
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
  • Cannoli Filling
  • 3 cups ricotta , drained
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 mini chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Combine ricotta and powdered sugar and beat for about 5 minutes on high, until fluffy and smooth. Add cinnamon and beat for another minute.
  2. Mix in chocolate chips.
  3. Place filling into a piping bag attached with a large round tip, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  4. At this point, if you would like, dip the edges of your shells into chocolate and roll in chopped nuts.
  5. Pipe the filling into the shells, drizzle with chocolate (if desired) and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
  6. This filling recipe will make about 15 cannolis.

Decadent  Cannolis

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Filed Under: Decadent Delights, Food, Holiday Baking Tagged With: cannoli, cannoli recipe, chocolate, cinnamon, italian, italian desserts, italian food, ricotta

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  1. MonkeyBreadandSweetPea says

    January 4, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Usually cannolis are my last choice on the list of desserts. Having said that, these pictures have moved them up on my list! haha (Just to be clear, I like cannolis. I don’t want the political debate to turn to a dessert debate! haha) Thanks for posting these beautiful photos!! And I LOVE the plate they are on – very classic.

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  2. Cecile says

    January 4, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    I must say, I have never had a cannoli in my life. Those look mighty delicious 🙂

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    • The Seaside Baker says

      January 4, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      SERIOUSLY?!?!? Well the next time I make them I will bring you some!

      Reply
  3. Clare Foley says

    January 4, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Yum!! I too have never had cannoli… the shame! Maybe I will attempt them this weekend.

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    • The Seaside Baker says

      January 4, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      Oh my gosh! Have you guys been living under a rock? JK!

      Reply
  4. pattyabr says

    January 5, 2013 at 4:11 am

    wow those look yummy as I eat my fourth orange today! I am glad those are not in my house right now.

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  5. irena078 says

    January 5, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Can I have one right away? These looks perfect!

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    • The Seaside Baker says

      January 5, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you…my favorite too!

      Reply
  6. dishinwithdidi says

    January 5, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Cannoli’s are my ultimate favorite! I can happily say I’ve shared my love with my children as well. Yours look amazing!

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    • The Seaside Baker says

      January 5, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Annie says

    February 28, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    I have never had a cannoli either. Do you just buy cannoli shells? What part of the grocery store do you find them in?

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    • The Seaside Baker says

      March 1, 2013 at 9:46 am

      You can find the shells at italian delis or markets of speciality food stores such as Whole Foods. I hope you try them soon!!!

      Reply

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