Description
A delicious twist on the traditional dessert, combining zesty lemon curd and creamy whipped cream in a crunchy cannoli shell, topped with toasted meringue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cannoli shells
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the lemon curd gently until combined.
- Using a piping bag, fill the cannoli shells with the lemon mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form to create meringue.
- Pipe meringue on top of the filled cannoli shells and use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue lightly.
- Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch. Store filled shells and meringue separately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cannoli, lemon meringue, dessert, Italian dessert, sweet treat, baked goods