American Style Chocolate Chip Cannoli

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

3. 3

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Stir in the mini chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Melt the semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.

6. 6

   Dip the ends of each cannoli shell into the melted chocolate, then immediately dip into the chopped pecans. Place on a parchment-lined tray and let the chocolate set.

7. 7

   Transfer the cheese and chocolate chip filling to a piping bag. Pipe the filling into both ends of each cannoli shell until filled.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for best texture.