Farm Family Recipes

• 2 packages (10 Oz. Size) Chocolate Melting Wafers, Candy Melts, Or Almond Bark
• 6 Cannoli Shells
• 1/4 c. Powdered Sugar
• 1 Orange, Zest Only
• 2 tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 15 oz. weight Whole Milk Ricotta
• 1/3 c. Cream
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 tbsp. Instant Espresso Powder
• Chocolate Crispearls Or Mini Chocolate Chips

Melt the chocolate wafers as instructed on the package. Pour into a tall, narrow container.

Use tongs to dip the shells into the melted chocolate, one half at a time. Let the excess drip off, then place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate to set.

Meanwhile, process powdered sugar, orange zest, and cocoa in a food processor until combined. Add the ricotta and process again until smooth.

Beat the cream with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, stir together the vanilla and espresso powder. Add that mixture and the ricotta mixture to the whipped cream. Fold until completely combined.

Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a star tip, such as a Wilton 1M. Pipe the mixture on each side, from the middle out. Sprinkle with chocolate crispearls or mini chips. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, up to 1 day. (They’re still edible after one day, but the chocolate filling doesn’t look as fresh.)