8/17/13

Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cones Recipe

Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cones Recipe, can't find cannoli shells? don't feel like baking one? no problem how about waffle cones instead. Enjoy this sweet on the go treat this summer! Crunchy, Creamy and Sweet, yum
Hola Amigos! Another week comes to an end which brings us to the end of summer. I can't help to start getting in the mood for earthier  flavors on main dishes and desserts  even though the official start of fall is more than a month away (Sept.22) , do you feel the same way?
But...let's not rush it and have a few more rounds of fun and easy going summer treats! Just like this one!
I set my mind the other day to make homemade cannoli. Easier said than done. First,  I couldn't find cannoli shells anywhere and I didn't feel like baking any either, after all it's supposed to be an easy dessert. So I improvised and used waffle cones and then myy mix turned out a little softer than I wanted to fill the cones so I turned them into parfait by crushing almond cookies into the mix. Problem solved and a wonderful refreshing dessert was born!
Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cones Recipe, Creamy and Crunchy, the classic Italian dessert, takes a turn by the use of waffle cones and crushed almond cookies! Delicious summer treat!

I tell you, I think I like these better than if they were the real thing! Easy to handle, no forks or plates, Mobile, the kids took them outside right away.Crunchy, crumble cookies in the inside and crunchy waffle cone on the outside and Creamy...the cannoli filling just the way you like it!

I plan on doing this recipe for family gatherings for now on...I can see it already it would be a hit coming Thanksgiving...well it won't replace the pie...but, who knows!

Most of my ingredients I had at hand, I just had to buy the ricotta and it was on sale too! So it's an inexpensive dessert to feed at least 8, depending how generous you are with your cone filling.
Another summer dessert for you my friends. I hope you give this one a try! is worth every single calorie, I promise you that!
Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cones Recipe, treat your family to this sweet, crunchy and creamy treat tasting just like your traditional Italian Restaurant dessert but made from the comfort of your home, Waffle cones, almond cookies and creamy ricotta would make this dessert one of your favorite summer treats!

Oh one more thing, even though traditional cannoli is not a dessert that should be frozen by any means, my son couldn't finish his 3rd and froze his and had it like a real ice cream cone the next day...so seems to me it works as a frozen dessert too!



Thank You for stopping by! Put on your shades, go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Remember that no matter the season, everything tastes better with a Pinch of Love!


Besitos,
Lizy

Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cones
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
1 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Cornstarch 
1 (150z) Container Ricotta Cheese (drain your ricotta overnite if possible)
1/2 Cup Cookie Butter
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
8-12 roughly crushed almond cookies
Pinch of Salt
For the shells
Waffle Cones
Rainbow sprinkles, coconut, powder sugar.
Directions
In a saucepan on medium heat combine milk with cornstarch. Heat up  stirring constantly until it thickens. Add Cookie butter, sugar and pinch of salt. Stir until is all combined. Remove from heat. Set aside and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap until is room temperature.
When your mix is room temperature, add the Ricotta cheese to it, add vanilla and almond extracts and combine them until everything is uniform. Add crushed cookies and gently fold them in the cheese mix.
Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve dessert. In the meantime, decorate your cones by dipping them in chocolate and then on your rainbow sprinkles, coconut or sugar, your choice.
To serve, scoop and spoon some of the mix into each decorated cone and top with more crushed cookies. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes                     Cooking and Cooling 30 minutes           Serves 6-8 cones

Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cones Recipe, make this classic Italian dessert your own by adding almond cookies to the sweet and creamy filling, Make it on the go, by serving it on waffle cones, Refreshing summer sweetness in a cone!

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57 comments:

  1. Now you've created a classic. :) You're a natural.

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  2. Yum!!! Those look wonderful (and so easy)!

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  3. YUM Lizbeth - they look delicious!!
    I also stopped by to let you know that I featured your shark cupcakes on my round tuit post this week!
    Round Tuit 167
    Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  4. Very clever!!!

    Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  5. Liz, These look so yummy! I have never had cannoli! I noticed Cookie Butter in the ingredients. Is that a special butter I don't know about. Obviously, I do not cook much!
    Gina @ Gina's Craft Corner

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    1. Hi Gina! No worries, it's a fun Italian dessert, I don't have it often either because sometimes they don't make it sweet enough to my taste or the texture is not there, The Cookie butter is also know as Biscoff ( I just found about this name) you can find it at your local store or I buy mine at Trader Joes. Thank you so much for stopping by, will be visiting you shortly!

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  6. These are SO CUTE!! Love this idea! So glad you linked them up with mouthwatering mondays!

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  7. I am a sucker for almond extract! Love it! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #26.

    ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
    www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com

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  8. I'm loving this simpler way at getting the taste and feel of a cannoli, without all the work, LOL. Plus, these are super cute! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

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    1. Now you are thinking like I'm thinking Cindy, lol! Thank you so much!

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  9. So fun and looks delicious! I would love for you to join my new weekly linky party Share Your Stuff Tuesdays. It's on the blog now..hope to see you there!

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  10. That looks delish!

    Following from the Whatever Wednesday blog hop. Stop by and say hi!

    www.theressomethingaboutmichiko.com

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  11. I can't get over how pretty these cannoli cones are. The sprinkles really make them!

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  12. you're killing me. I am going to have to pretend I did not see this. :)

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    1. LOL..please no no...come back, take one more look., Oh you;re too funny! Rally thank you for your comment! I'll promise I won;t torture you next time just tell me something you don't like and I will try my best to cook it! :)

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  13. Oh Lizy, these look awesome!I think the pastry is what keeps many of us from attempting cannolis. What a neat idea. Have a lovely day!

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    1. That was exactly what I was thinking when I made this...I can't bake pastry to save my life and couldn't find any shells anywhere...so...lol..ice cream cones it is! :) Thank you so much for stopping by and your comment!

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  14. These are SO fun! I adore the sprinkles (makes them look like a total party to eat). I love cannoli and the ice cream cone shortcut is brilliant :)

    -Amy @ Club Narwhal

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    1. Thank you so much Amy!I love anything that makes my life easier...and cannoli, well....yummmm I think my hips know I love them too much! lol. thank you so much for visiting the blog!

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  15. just stop right now. I mean come on!!! Have you no mercy? *adding waffle cones to my shopping list*

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    1. Adelina you are hilarious, come on over girl...I could share some of these "sweet burden" with a buddy! and some extra pounds too! lol Thank you for always been so supportive!

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  16. These look really awesome! I can safely say I've never put ricotta cheese in a dessert, but you make it look awesome. I really like the background texture from the plywood, too. It really works!

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    1. Natashalh, I have to confess I'm not a big fan of ricotta, something about it's texture, but when you mix it up with the cookies, you really can't tell you are eating ricotta! Give them a try, they are really tasty. Thank You for your visit!

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  17. I mentioned these to my husband and he got the funniest look on his face! Then he said...I think that would work :) Awesome idea!

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    1. LOL...that was priceless! Men!!!! Mine makes faces at first and then keeps asking for more...go figure! Thank You Lydia and thank the Mr. too...perhaps I could fix something to please his taste buds one of these days!

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  18. You are killing me with all these food link up so early in the am. I love all the color and think this would be fun to do with my kids at work. Maybe I can bribe them into being good with this.

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    1. hahahaha that is funny because in my case usually when they want to be super good, they want to help you and you end up with sprinkles everywhere, half eaten cones and a squeezed to death zip lock bag dripping all over the place, so good luck with that Alesha! Thank You so much for your kind words, I will try not to post in the morning :)

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  19. Hi! Found this post on The Wondering Brain. This looks AMAZING!!! Yum!
    ~Jackie @ The Non-Martha Momma

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    1. Hi Jackie, thank you for your visit, will be stopping by your blog too!

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  20. Such a festive dessert my kids would go wild for this thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.

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    1. Hi Diane! These don't last long with kids (and friends of kids) around, make a big batch, lol. Thank you for your visit and kind comment

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  21. Hi, these look like so much fun! I love this idea! I saw it on best of the weekend.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Julie! Thank You and thank you for your visit!

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  22. Truly yummy and very resourceful! Thanks for linking up at My Favorite Posts Show Off Weekend Party.

    Michelle @ On A Wing And A Prayer

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  23. What is cookie butter i live in UK but have never heard of this

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  24. Could you tell me what cookie butter is I live in UK and have never heard of it

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    1. Hi there, I recently learned is also known as Biscoff Spread, it's just like peanut butter but no peanuts, just crushed cookies and oil...addictive

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  25. Oh My Gosh! It is early in the morning, but I want one right now. Your family must always have a smile on their faces - you feed them such wonderful goodies!

    Thank you for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen lInk party! I am pinning this!

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    1. Thank You Cynthia, it's a double edge sword I tell you, sometimes I just want to make a cheese sandwich, but because they are spoiled (men) they want it "fancy" really???? LOL Thank You for your visit Cynthia always great to see you here!

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  26. These perfect little cannoli cones are calling to me!!! I love them :) I just pinned this fabulous post and it will be featured @ Great Idea Thursday's :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything

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    1. oh Krista thank you for the Cannoli Love!!!! Really appreciate it! Can't wait to see the feature.

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  27. Wow! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo

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  28. YUM!!! I might have to make these for my birthday next month.
    Thank you so much for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist. Come on over and share what you've been working on.

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/08/tuesdays-with-twist-21.html

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    1. They are very festive indeed Mary! Thank You so much for your kind comment and visit!

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  29. Oh wow, yummy :)

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Creative Mondays, featuring and pinning this week at the hop :)

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