Chocolate Chunk And Apricot Cannoli Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHUNK APRICOT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer. Add both sugars and beat until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, corn syrup and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir with a whisk. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, beat until combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks and apricots. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Roll the dough into 1 tablespoon sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown and just underdone. Cool cookies on the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CANNOLI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon zest and almond extract until blended. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture and mix well., Bake in a preheated pizzelle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Remove cookies and immediately shape into tubes. Place on wire racks to cool., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon oil if desired. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in custard mixture. Fold in chocolate. Spoon or pipe into shells. Dip each side in pistachios. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

CANNOLI DIP WITH HOMEMADE WONTON CHIPS

Steps:

• Fill a Dutch oven ⅓ full of oil, and heat the oil to 350°F. Once the oil is hot, carefully separate the wonton wrappers and fry them, in a single layer, about 1 minute (flipping them 2-3 times), or until golden brown.
• Transfer the wonton chips, with a slotted spoon, tongs or Asian spider skimmer, to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with kosher salt, if desired.
• Repeat until all wonton wrappers are fried. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
• If using BelGioioso Whole-Milk or a dry(ish) ricotta it isn't necessary to strain the ricotta. If using fresh ricotta or ricotta that has extra liquid (whey), it is important to strain it from the ricotta. To do this, place a paper towel over the ricotta still in the container. Turn the ricotta and container upside down and set it in a wire mesh sieve for 30 minutes. Discard the excess whey.
• Pour the strained ricotta, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix, using a hand mixer, on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. The mixture should be a little fluffier than at first.
• Gently fold in the candied ginger and chocolate chips.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 2 hours before serving.
• Serve, chilled, with fresh fruit or wonton chips, or pipe into cannoli shells.

CHOCOLATE CANNOLI

Steps:

• For filling, Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla in a medium bowl; Stir or beat until smooth, fold in chocolate pieces; Cover and chill.
• Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip; Pipe filling into cones.
• Sift powdered sugar over cones; Chill UP TO 1 Hour.
• Don't let set longer, they will get soggy.

CHOCOLATE CHUNK AND APRICOT CANNOLI

Steps:

• Puree ricotta in processor. Blend in mascarpone. Add preserves; process until incorporated but some small chunks remain. Add chocolate; mix until just blended, using on/off turns (do not puree).
• Transfer mixture to pastry bag without tip. Pipe into shells. Sprinkle ends of cheese filling with coffee. Chill until cold. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sift powdered sugar over cannoli.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CANNOLI CUPCAKE

Steps:

• For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line regular sized cupcake pans with 24 liners.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. In a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs and sugar until light in color and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the oil and vanilla. Mix until incorporated. Add the sour cream. Mix until just incorporated. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix until just blended.
• Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until baked through and golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool completely.
• For the cannoli cream: In a mixing bowl fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the ricotta, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Stir in the mini morsels.
• For the whipped cream: Beat the cream and sugar together in a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment until the cream is whipped.
• To assemble: Using a small knife, cut on an angle directly into top of the vanilla cupcake in a circular pattern, staying within the perimeter of the top, removing the inside of the cupcake in one piece. Using a spoon or small scoop, fill the inside of the cupcake with Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cream. Place the top of the cupcake back on, putting a little pressure so that the top is pressed into the cream, holding it in place. Top with a dollop of Fresh Whipped Cream and garnish with mini morsels.