Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli. These delightful treats feature a crispy shell filled with a creamy, peppermint-infused cheesecake filling, creating a joyful explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, this recipe is easy to whip up and customizable to suit your taste. With vibrant red and white colors, they make an eye-catching centerpiece on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together mascarpone and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture for an airy texture.
- Fill each cannoli shell with the filling using a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
- Dip the ends of each filled cannoli into crushed candy canes for extra crunch.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg