Cannoli Parfait

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Delectable Cannoli Parfait recipe featuring strawberries, ricotta, pistachios, and amaretti cookies
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb strawberry , hulled and sliced
3 tablespoons Amaretto or 3 tablespoons orange liqueur
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios , chopped
24 amaretti cookies , crushed
miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
342
Sugar
24g
Fat
20g
Cannoli Parfait is an Italian dessert that usually features cannoli shells filled with sweetened ricotta cheese. This Cannoli Parfait is a fun twist on a traditional cannoli. The dessert is made with layers of strawberries, ricotta cheese, crushed amaretti cookies, whipped cream, and sprinkled pistachios, topped off with a sprinkle of chocolate chips. The dessert is easy to make and will captivate the taste buds of anyone that tries it.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with Amaretto or orange liqueur. Let them stand for 15 minutes to soak in the flavors.
2.In a large bowl, whisk the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.
3.In another large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and cinnamon. Mix well.
4.Take 8 glasses and start layering ingredients in the following order: from bottom to top, place 1 tbsp of crushed amaretti cookies into each glass, followed by soaked strawberries, whipped cream, a sprinkle of pistachios, and a spoonful of ricotta mixture.
5.Repeat the layering process until the glass is full, finishing with ricotta mixture on top.
6.Add a sprinkle of chocolate chips to each glass. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

The Cannoli Parfait is a delicious combination of sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures.

It’s a perfect dessert that tastes amazing, and the ingredients are easy to source.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat content.

Moderation is key in keeping healthy eating habits.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cannoli Parfait has some health benefits.
The pistachios add a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The strawberries are packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and potassium. The ricotta cheese provides a good source of calcium and protein.

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