Description
Chocolate Cannoli Pizzelle Sandwiches are an elegant Italian-inspired dessert made by sandwiching rich, creamy chocolate cannoli filling between crisp pizzelle cookies. Lightly sweet, delicately crunchy, and filled with chocolatey goodness, these treats are perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want an impressive no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 sandwich cookies)
For the Pizzelle Cookies:
20 pizzelle cookies (vanilla or chocolate)
Store-bought or homemade pizzelle
For the Chocolate Cannoli Filling:
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, well drained
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional Garnishes:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Melted chocolate for drizzling
Chopped pistachios or hazelnuts
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
In a medium bowl, mix drained ricotta, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
Fold in mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
Lay out pizzelle cookies on a flat surface.
Spread or pipe about 2 tablespoons of chocolate cannoli filling onto the flat side of one pizzelle.
Top with another pizzelle to create a sandwich. Press gently.
Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or roll edges in chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- Crisp Cookies: Assemble just before serving to keep pizzelle crisp.
- Extra Chocolate: Use chocolate pizzelle for a double-chocolate version.
- Make Ahead: Filling can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Flavor Twist: Add orange zest or espresso powder to the filling for depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: No-Bake / Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian-American