Description
Dive into the freshness of summer with these Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 cannoli shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in lemon curd and lemon zest gently.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the ricotta mixture.
- Fill cannoli shells with the lemon ricotta mixture using a piping bag.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon meringue onto the ends of each cannoli.
- Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue or place under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.