Cannoli with Yoghurt Cheese Filling
- 12 Servings
- 210 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 2 cups Mountain High™ Yoghurt Cheese*
- 1 1/4 cups (from a 15 oz container) part skim ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 cannoli shells
- Cocoa powder and additional powdered sugar, if desired
Preparation
- Prepare Mountain High™ Yoghurt Cheese; measure 2 cups (reserve remaining cheese for another use.)
- In a medium bowl, beat ricotta cheese and vanilla on low speed 30 seconds or until creamy. Stir in 2 cups Yoghurt Cheese until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip. Pipe mixture into each side of each cannoli shell to fill it completely. Garnish with cocoa powder and additional powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Tips
- *To make Mountain High™ Yoghurt Cheese, line large colander with flat-bottomed paper coffee filters; place colander in bowl. Spoon 2 tubs Mountain High™ original, lowfat or fat free plain yoghurt into lined colander. Cover strainer and bowl; refrigerate at least 12 hours. Discard whey (liquid) in bowl. Unmold cheese with strainer onto plate. Remove strainer; peel away coffee filter. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 13g 20%, Saturated Fat 5g 26%, Cholesterol 25mg 8%, Sodium 125mg 5%, Potassium 65mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 15%, Iron 4%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 2%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 6%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 4%, Selenium 10%, Copper 4%, Manganese 4%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 210, Calories from Fat 120, Trans Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 11g, Protein 6g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 1, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp
