Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli. These treats boast a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling nestled in a crispy cannoli shell and topped with crunchy candy cane bits. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, ensuring each bite is a celebration of flavors that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 store-bought cannoli shells
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Add Flavors: Gently fold in peppermint extract and crushed candy canes.
- Fill Cannoli Shells: Use a piping bag to fill each shell generously with the cheesecake mixture.
- Garnish: Dip the ends of filled cannoli into crushed candy canes or chocolate chips for added flair.
- Chill: Refrigerate filled cannoli for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli (45g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg