Description
Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the creamy tartness of lemon curd with the rich flavor of ricotta cheese, all encased in a crispy cannoli shell and topped with a light meringue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 prepared cannoli shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, well drained
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine ricotta cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl, mixing until completely smooth.
- Gently fold lemon curd into the ricotta mixture until well blended and creamy.
- Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks are achieved.
- Fill each cannoli shell with the lemon-ricotta mixture, then pipe or dollop meringue on top of each filled shell.
- Torch the meringue briefly if desired, being careful not to burn. Optionally, garnish with lemon zest or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent a watery filling.
- Using a kitchen torch for the meringue adds a nice caramelization, but be cautious of burning.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add additional lemon zest to the filling.
- These cannolis are best served immediately for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg