Pistachio and Lemon Cannoli Recipe
By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
November 12, 2018
Crisp anise scented cannoli filled with the bright fresh flavour of Sicilian lemons. Using a pizzelle outer shell, this cannoli recipe is so easy to make.
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Recipes
Pistachio and Lemon Cannoli Recipe
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
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1 tsp anise extract
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2 tbsp lemon puree
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1/2 cup pistachios
finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pizzelle
- 2
In a stand mixer, beat eggs and sugar until thick and light yellow. Blend in the melted butter and anise extract.
- 3
Sift together the flour and baking powder, and add it to the batter. Mix just until combined.
- 4
Heat pizzelle iron and when hot, drop 1 tbsp of the batter on the iron. Cook on each side for 30 seconds, or until lightly golden. Remove and roll into a cannoli before it cools.
- 5
Lemon Filling
- 6
In a stand mixer, beat together the whipping cream, lemon puree, and icing sugar.
- 7
Pipe into the cannoli shells. Dip the ends in the chopped pistachio, and serve.