Taking cream puffs in a different direction, with a classic cannoli filling. Enjoy them plain or try some of the variations suggested in the recipe.
Ingredients
Pastry Puffs:
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 Tablespoon white granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, (reduce to 1/4 tsp.if using salted butter)
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
Cannoli Filling:
1 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta, (I wouldn’t try the low-fat here)
1 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup icing (confectioners) sugar, (or a bit more or less, depending on how sweet you like it)
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
Icing/Confectioners’ sugar
Equipment
Piping Bag and Star Tip optional, but recommended
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