Description
Crisp, golden pizzelle cookies filled with sweet, creamy ricotta and mini chocolate chips create the ultimate Italian-inspired dessert. These Cannoli Stuffed Pizzelle Sandwiches combine the delicate crunch of traditional waffle cookies with rich cannoli filling for a bakery-style treat you can make at home. Perfect as a quick dessert, holiday centerpiece, easy party recipe, or elegant sweet snack, this easy recipe delivers beautiful results with simple ingredients. Ideal for dessert ideas, Italian food ideas, and make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, well drained
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios (optional)
1/2 teaspoon orange or lemon zest (optional)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Drain the ricotta cheese in a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Beat the drained ricotta and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, cinnamon, zest, then fold in chocolate chips and pistachios. Chill 1 hour.
3. Whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale.
4. Mix in melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
5. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately, then combine with wet ingredients.
6. Preheat pizzelle maker and lightly grease if needed.
7. Add 1 tablespoon batter to each grid and cook 30–60 seconds until golden.
8. Cool completely on wire rack.
9. Pair similar-sized pizzelle.
10. Pipe filling onto one cookie and top with another, pressing gently.
11. Roll edges in chocolate chips or pistachios if desired.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Always thoroughly drain the ricotta to prevent a runny filling.
Assemble sandwiches no more than 2–3 hours before serving for best texture.
Dip half of each sandwich in melted chocolate for an elegant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cannoli stuffed pizzelle sandwiches, Italian dessert, easy recipe, party dessert, holiday dessert, cookie sandwiches