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Pumpkin Cannoli Recipe

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This Pumpkin Cannoli recipe is a delightful fall-inspired dessert combining creamy pumpkin mascarpone filling with crisp cannoli shells. Easy to prepare and perfect for themed events like baby showers, it offers a smooth, spiced filling enhanced with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla pudding mix, topped with sprinkles and confectioners’ sugar for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Assembly

  • 12 large cannoli shells
  • 1 tablespoon sprinkles, or as desired
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process.
  2. Mix the Base Filling: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, ¾ cup canned pumpkin, 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, ½ cup ricotta cheese, ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, use an electric mixer to beat ½ cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, which adds lightness to the filling.
  4. Fold the Cream Into the Pumpkin Mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture, combining carefully to keep the mixture airy and smooth without deflating the whipped cream.
  5. Pipe Filling Into Cannoli Shells: Spoon the pumpkin filling into a resealable plastic bag and cut a ¾-inch hole in one corner. Pipe the filling into each of the 12 cannoli shells, filling them evenly and completely.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Decorate the ends of the filled cannoli with sprinkles and dust them lightly with 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar for an attractive finish.

Notes

  • For a thicker consistency, gradually add more instant vanilla pudding mix to the filling until desired texture is reached.
  • Use chilled bowls and cream for best whipping results.
  • Fill cannoli shells just before serving to keep them crisp.
  • Store filled cannoli in the refrigerator if not serving immediately, but consume within a few hours to preserve texture.

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