Cannoli Filling

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Title: CANNOLI FILLING
Categories: Desserts, Italian, Cheese/eggs
Yield: 25 servings

2 lb Ricotta
1 1/2 c Powdered sugar
4 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Citron
1/2 c Orange peel;candied
4 oz Chocolate;sweet

Process ricotta, powdered sugar and vanilla in food processor until
smooth. Add citron, peel, and broken up chocolate and process with
short bursts just until chopped. Use to fill cannoli shells,
garnishing ends with finely chopped almonds or other nuts.
Variations: Fluffy Riccota Filling: Fold in 1 cup heavy cream, beaten
until stiff. Pistachio Filling: To either of the above fillings add a
few drops of green food coloring to tint pale green. Garnish ends of
filled shells with chopped pistachio nuts.

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