Description

These Cannoli Cream Croissants are the ultimate dessert mashup, featuring flaky, buttery croissants stuffed with a rich, cinnamon-spiced ricotta filling and mini chocolate chips. It is a bakery-style treat that combines the soul of an Italian cannoli with the elegance of a French pastry in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package refrigerated croissant dough or 8 large pre-baked croissants
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
8 ounces mascarpone cheese or softened cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons extra powdered sugar for dusting
1/4 cup melted chocolate for drizzling

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Instructions

Prepare the Cannoli Filling: In a large bowl, blend drained ricotta and mascarpone until smooth. Mix in 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Fold in most of the mini chocolate chips and chill for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Croissants: Bake croissant dough according to package directions or warm pre-baked croissants in the oven for 5 minutes until crispy. Let cool completely.
Slice and Fill: Slice cooled croissants lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Pipe a generous amount of chilled cream into the center.
Decorate: Drizzle melted chocolate in a zigzag pattern over the top. Sprinkle with remaining mini chocolate chips while the chocolate is wet.
Final Touch: Use a sifter to dust the tops with a layer of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure the ricotta is thoroughly drained to prevent a runny filling. Always wait for croissants to cool completely before filling to avoid melting the cream. For the best texture, serve immediately or store components separately and assemble just before eating.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake Filling
Cuisine: Italian-French Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 filled croissant
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg