Summer Cannoli Recipe

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Summer Cannoli
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios (optional)
  • 1 lb cake (we like the 11-oz sara lee)

Directions:

  1. 1. Wrap the ricotta in a few damp paper towels and squeeze it over the sink for 30 seconds.
  2. 2. Whisk it in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3. Add the mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest and whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. 4. Fold in the pistachios (if using).
  5. 5. Cut the pound cake into 1/2-inch slices and toast them in a toaster oven, or in a regular oven at 375°F for about 2 minutes a side.
  6. 6. Top each slice with a dollop of the cream, then sprinkle with the berries.
  7. Tip: To save time, buy predrained ricotta from Whole Foods and skip step 1.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 801 Kcal (3354 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.5g 39%
Cholesterol 58.28mg 19%
Sodium 857.53mg 36%
Potassium 192.37mg 4%
Total Carbs 130.05g 43%
Sugars 78.72g 315%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 6%
Protein 13.26g 27%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 417.9mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.21 Kcal (1127 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.57g 39%
Cholesterol 19.59mg 19%
Sodium 288.21mg 36%
Potassium 64.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 43.71g 43%
Sugars 26.46g 315%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 6%
Protein 4.46g 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1mg 17%
Calcium 140.5mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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