Description
These Chocolate Cannoli Pizzelle Sandwiches combine the crisp texture of traditional Italian pizzelle cookies with a creamy, sweet ricotta and mascarpone filling enhanced by chocolate chips and orange zest. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and powdered sugar, these delightful no-bake treats offer a perfect balance of flavor and texture for an elegant dessert or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 12 pizzelle cookies
Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange
Topping
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add flavorings: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and orange zest into the cheese mixture, distributing them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Assemble the first layer: Take one pizzelle cookie and spread a generous spoonful of the ricotta mixture onto the flat side, evenly covering the surface without overflowing.
- Add pistachios: Sprinkle a layer of chopped pistachios over the cheese filling, providing a nutty crunch and flavor contrast.
- Form the sandwich: Place a second pizzelle cookie on top of the pistachios, pressing gently to secure the layers together without breaking the delicate cookies.
- Repeat assembly: Continue assembling the remaining pizzelle cookies and filling, making a total of 12 sandwiches.
- Final touch: Arrange the sandwiches on a serving platter and dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet finish. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ricotta and mascarpone cheese for the best creamy texture.
- If pizzelle cookies are unavailable, thin, crisp waffle cookies can be substituted.
- For added flavor, you may add a splash of orange liqueur to the filling mixture.
- These sandwiches can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, ensure the pizzelle cookies are made with gluten-free flour.
