Amazing Low Fat Cannoli Recipe

Name: Amazing Low Fat Cannoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints low-fat ricotta cheese or 2 pints fat-free ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup sugar, to taste; 1 teaspoon orange flower water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 12 four inch wonton wrappers; cooking spray; 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in; 1 teaspoon water; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pistachio nut; 12 cannoli shells

Servings: persons

2 pints low-fat ricotta cheese or 2 pints fat-free ricotta cheese
1/3 cup sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon orange flower water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
12 four inch wonton wrappers
cooking spray
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon chopped toasted pistachio nut
12 cannoli shells

1
The night before place the ricotta in a yogurt strainer or cheesecloth or paper-towel lined strainer over a bowl.
2
Drain overnight in the refrigerator.
3
Discard the whey.
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
5
Lightly spray 12 cannoli tubes with spray oil.
6
Starting with the corner of one wonton wrapper in the center, roll the wrapper around the tube.
7
Glue the opposite corner to the tube with a dab of cornstarch paste.
8
Lightly spray the outside of the cannoli with oil.
9
Roll the remaining wrappers the same way.
10
Bake the cannoli until golden brown and crisp, about 4 to 6 minutes.
11
Let cool slightly, then slide the pastry shells off the tubes onto a cake rack and let cool to room temperature.
12
Brush with the melted butter.
13
Prepare the filling.
14
In a large bowl combine the drained ricotta, sugar, orange flower water, vanilla, and lemon zest and whisk to mix.
15
Correct the sweetness, adding sugar or orange flower water to taste.
16
Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2 inch star tip.
17
The recipe can be prepared several hours ahead to this stage.
18
Just before serving, pipe the ricotta mixture into the pastry shells, adding filling from each end.
19
As you withdraw the piping tube, make a rosette at each end.
20
Sprinkle the ends with chopped pistachios and serve at once.

184

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints low-fat ricotta cheese or 2 pints fat-free ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, to taste, 1 teaspoon orange flower water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Amazing Low Fat Cannoli falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amazing Low Fat Cannoli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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