Ingredients
15 ounce carton ricotta cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4 cup finely chopped dark or bittersweet chocolate
10 Homemade Chocolate Cannoli Shells or packaged cannoli shells
Powdered sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Directions
For filling, in a medium bowl stir together ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons cocoa powder, vanilla, and orange peel until almost smooth. Fold in chocolate. Cover and chill until needed.
Meanwhile, if using, prepare Homemade Chocolate Cannoli Shells.
Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large open star or round tip. Pipe filling into cannoli shells. If desired, cover and chill for up to 1 hour. Before serving, sprinkle cannoli with powdered sugar and, if desired, additional cocoa powder.
