Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of traditional Italian cannoli with zesty lemon meringue pie flavors in this easy-to-make Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli recipe. These sweet and tangy treats are perfect for any occasion, combining the crispy shell of a cannoli with a creamy lemon-mascarpone filling and a fluffy toasted meringue topping.
Ingredients
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Cannoli Filling:
- 8 cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Meringue Topping:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crushed graham crackers, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cannoli Filling: In a bowl, whisk together lemon curd and mascarpone cheese until smooth. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into lemon-mascarpone mixture. Fill cannoli shells.
- Meringue Topping: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, then vanilla. Spoon or pipe meringue onto cannoli. Torch meringue until golden. Garnish with graham crackers.
Notes
- Prepare filling in advance for crisp shells.
- Homemade lemon curd enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
