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
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
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Thaw the store-bought pie dough at room temperature for around 10 minutes until it’s pliable enough to unroll easily.
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Lightly coat eight metal cannoli forms with non-stick cooking spray.
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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.
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Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl to create a simple egg wash.
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Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli form and use the egg wash to seal the overlapping edges.
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Place the wrapped forms on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes to help them hold their shape.
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Bake the cannoli shells for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Let the shells cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the forms. Allow them to cool completely.
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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.
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Transfer the filling into a disposable pastry or zip-top bag. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Just before serving, snip off the tip of the bag and pipe the filling into each shell.
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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