Cannoli Brownies
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Cannoli Brownies

Cannoli Brownies

Beloved cannoli filling becomes the topping for this extraordinary brownie experience.

Servings: 32 servings (1 serving = 1 - 4x1.5-inch piece)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Cannoli Icing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Heavy cream
8 oz
1 cup
Mascarpone cheese, softened
8 oz
1 cup
Ricotta cheese, whole milk
1 lb
2 cups
Powdered sugar
4.50 oz
1 cup
Vanilla extract
1 Tbsp
Orange zest
1 Tbsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Mini chocolate chips
10 oz
1 1/2 cups
Prep
  1. Invert frozen brownie sheet and remove parchment paper; allow to thaw completely.
Cannoli Icing
  1. Add heavy cream to a mixer bowl fitted with whisk attachment; mix on medium-high until soft peaks form.
  2. Add mascarpone cheese and mix on medium speed just until incorporated, 30-60 seconds.
  3. Combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and orange zest in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold in mascarpone mixture until incorporated.
Assembly
  1. Spread Cannoli Icing evenly over thawed brownies and sprinkle on chocolate chips.
  2. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing in a 4x8 cutting pattern (approx. 4x1.5-inch pieces).

  • Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired for a pop of color.
  • You can substitute softened cream cheese for mascarpone cheese if desired.
  • Strain ricotta cheese in cheesecloth or mesh strainer overnight to remove excess moisture.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 4x1.5-inch piece
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
170
% Daily Value
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
16%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
35g
Protein
2g
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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