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Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli

Lemon Meringue Cannoli


  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cannoli 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Meringue Cannoli brings together the best of two classic desserts. Crisp pie crust shells are filled with a creamy, citrusy lemon curd mousse for a fresh, sweet treat perfect for any occasion. Light, zesty, and ready in just 30 minutes—these cannoli are as easy to make as they are fun to serve.


Ingredients

Scale

2 (9-inch) round pie dough circles (store-bought or homemade)

1 egg

1 teaspoon water

¾ cup lemon curd

½ cup marshmallow fluff

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Non-stick spray (for cannoli forms)


Instructions

  • Thaw the store-bought pie dough at room temperature for around 10 minutes until it’s pliable enough to unroll easily.

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  • Lightly coat eight metal cannoli forms with non-stick cooking spray.

  • Lightly flour a cutting board or clean surface, and unroll one of the pie crusts. Using a 4½-inch round cutter, cut four circles from the dough. Repeat with the second crust for a total of eight rounds.

  • Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl to create a simple egg wash.

  • Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli form and use the egg wash to seal the overlapping edges.

  • Place the wrapped forms on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes to help them hold their shape.

  • Bake the cannoli shells for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crisp.

  • Let the shells cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the forms. Allow them to cool completely.

  • In a bowl, stir together the lemon curd and marshmallow fluff until smooth. Carefully incorporate the thawed whipped topping and, if desired, the lemon zest into the mixture.

  • Transfer the filling into a disposable pastry or zip-top bag. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  • Just before serving, snip off the tip of the bag and pipe the filling into each shell.

  • Dust with powdered sugar, serve, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Make the shells and filling up to 3 days in advance.

Fill just before serving to keep the shells crisp.

Use gluten-free crust for a gluten-free version.

Try orange or lime curd for flavor variations.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cannoli
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Protein: 3g