Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli. These irresistible treats feature crispy cannoli shells filled with a creamy, mint-infused cheesecake mixture, adorned with crushed candy canes for that perfect holiday crunch. Perfect for gatherings or cozy winter nights, this dessert is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cannoli shells
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the mascarpone mixture until smooth.
- Fold in crushed candy canes and optional chocolate chips.
- Fill each cannoli shell with the cheesecake filling using a piping bag or zip-top bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle additional crushed candy canes before serving. Serve immediately for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg