Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli
Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli are a delightful holiday dessert that perfectly blend creamy peppermint cheesecake with a crispy shell. Each bite is a festive treat that transports you to a winter wonderland, making them an essential addition to your holiday gatherings. Topped with crushed candy canes, these cannoli not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 42 minute
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cannoli shells
- 1 cup cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add heavy whipping cream and mix until fluffy.
- Stir in peppermint extract until well combined.
- Crush candy canes into small pieces and fold them into the filling.
- Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling generously into each cannoli shell.
- Dip each end of the filled cannoli into crushed candy canes for garnish.
- Serve immediately on a platter for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider incorporating mini chocolate chips into the filling. To maintain crispiness, fill cannoli shells just before serving. You can replace peppermint with other flavors like chocolate or citrus zest for a unique twist.