
Sicilian Cannoli with a Diabetic Twist
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- Serves 8
- Cooks in 45 mins (30m prep + 15m cook)
- Difficulty: medium
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
diabetic friendly cannoli sicilian
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour and melted coconut oil until a dough forms.
- 2.Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is very thin.
- 3.Using a cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles of dough and wrap them around cannoli molds.
- 4.Bake the shells in the oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 5.In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 6.Once the shells have cooled, remove them from the molds and fill them with the ricotta mixture.
- 7.Top the cannoli with chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- 8.Serve and enjoy!
lightbulb_outline Tips
- Make sure to roll out the dough very thin, as it will puff up when baking.
- If you don't have cannoli molds, you can use thick wooden skewers or metal tubes instead.
- You can also add a touch of cinnamon or orange zest to the ricotta filling for extra flavor.