Description
Dive into the freshness of summer with these Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 12 cannoli shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon curd, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill cannoli shells with the lemon ricotta mixture using a piping bag.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. 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.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.