Description
Enjoy this delicious homemade cannoli ice cream recipe. This creamy dessert captures the classic flavors of Italian cannoli, with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed cannoli shells or waffle cone pieces (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells or waffle cone pieces, if using.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the cannoli ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve scoops of your homemade cannoli ice cream and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent an icy texture.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Marsala wine or rum.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark or milk chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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