Almond Cannoli with Lemon-Basil Ricotta Cream Filling
Homemade cannoli shells are filled with a creamy lemon and ricotta cheese filling with a hint of fresh basil for a gourmet dessert. For a shortcut, you can substitute purchased cannoli shells (8 full-size or 16 mini).
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Test Kitchen Tip: We do not recommend using a sugar substitute for this recipe.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare cannoli shells and filling as directed. Place shells in an airtight container and store at room temperature up to 3 days. Place filling in an airtight container and chill up to 3 days. To serve, let filling stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften slightly. Fill and garnish shells as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cannoli
Per Serving:
172 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 17.9g; dietary fiber 0.4g; sugars 15.1g; fat 8.5g; saturated fat 2.9g; cholesterol 17.2mg; vitamin a iu 187.1IU; vitamin c 0.8mg; folate 12.1mcg; calcium 84.2mg; iron 0.3mg; magnesium 9.2mg; potassium 54.5mg; sodium 120.4mg.
Exchanges:
1 other carb, 1 lean meat, 1 1/2 meat