Cannoli Tart | Quick and Easy Homemade Tart Recipe (2024)

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This Cannoli Tart has all the great flavors of a cannoli wrapped into one simple tart! With a touch of cinnamon and mini chocolate chips, it’s got all the things I love most about cannolis.

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Cannoli Tart

So I spent most of my baking time this past week on this one darn recipe for the cookbook. It just would not cooperate. It wasn’t bad, per se, but it also wasn’t just right. And truly, I’m quite picky. Especially when it comes to a book that’s going to be published. Talk about scary.

So I had several versions of said recipe stacked in several cupcake carriers around the kitchen. Saturday morning I came down early to keep working on it. Several hours later when the hubs came down, he revealed that he’d had trouble sleeping the night before and when he came downstairs to watch tv, he got into the cupcakes.

Of course my brain immediately went into panic mode – for about 5 seconds. Did he eat ones I needed for comparison purposes?! Oh no!

But then he followed up with, “But I ate ones from different tiers so they weren’t all the same batch.”

Phew! 😉

He could see my relief – and laughter – and claimed that he was proud of himself because he now knows how to properly steal cupcakes from me. Ha! Thief!

It was also his birthday, so I couldn’t be too mad. 🙂

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This cannoli tart is absolutely worthy of some major thievery.

If you’ve hung around this blog for a while, you’ve probably realized that I love cannoli desserts. I don’t always love getting cannolis from bakeries. I find they tend be to super sweet, which is weird to hear me say, but it’s true. But I love making my own cannoli-inspired desserts. A cannoli poke cake, cannoli icebox cake and now a tart. And I’m sure there’s more to come. I can make them just sweet enough with just the right amount of cinnamon. Mmm mm mm!

And this particular dessert is nice because it’s so easy. It’s almost completely no bake, but I did actually bake the crust. I wanted to be sure it held together a little better when sliced.

How to Make a Cannoli Tart

The filling is made first by making homemade whipped cream. It lightens up the tart filling nicely.

The next step is to combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. I love using mascarpone cheese. It’s so darn yummy. Some cannolis actually use a combination of mascarpone and ricotta, but because ricotta can be a little finicky with the amount of water I stuck to mascarpone. Feel free to replace some of it with ricotta if you prefer.

Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. You want to use a folding motion so that you don’t deflate the whipped cream.

Spread the filling into the tart, top with some mini chocolate chips and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Refrigerate it until firm and devour! Such an easy to way to enjoy a wonderful cannoli dessert! Yum!!

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Cannoli Tart

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  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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This Cannoli Tart has all the great flavors of a cannoli wrapped into one simple tart! With a touch of cinnamon and mini chocolate chips, it’s got all the things I love most about cannolis.

Ingredients

CRUST

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted

CANNOLI FILLING

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 12 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • mini chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 inch tart pan.
2. Combine ingredients for crust and press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
3. Bake crust for 7 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
4. To make the whipped cream, whip heavy whipping cream on high speed for 2-3 minutes. Cream will initially bubble a little bit, then start to thicken.
5. As the cream starts to thicken, add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.
6. Whip on high until stiff peaks form, for a total whipping time of about 5-7 minutes.
7. Set whipped cream aside and combine mascarpone cheese, remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix on slow speed until combined. Do not over mix.
8. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
9. Spread filling into the tart crust and refrigerate until firm, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Silce
  • Calories: 459
  • Sugar: 19.1 g
  • Sodium: 157.1 mg
  • Fat: 35.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.3 g
  • Protein: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 98.3 mg

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  • Christmas
  • Easter
  • Holidays
  • No Bake Desserts
  • Other Sweets
  • Recipes
  • Sweets and Treats

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FAQs

What is a substitute for Marsala wine in cannoli? ›

You can replace marsala with the same amount of Madeira using a simple 1:1 ratio. Use madiera as a marsala wine substitute for cannoli or in authentic tiramisu. It will give your sweets that nutty, caramel flavor that you are looking for with just a hint of fruitiness.

What kind of oil do you fry cannoli in? ›

If you can find enough leaf lard to deep fry, go for it! But my favorite alternative is refined coconut oil. Like lard, it's solid at room temperature and liquid when warm.

How to make cannoli tubes with aluminum foil? ›

For each tube you make, you'll need a 12×12 inch sheet of aluminum foil. Fold the sheet in half, then wrap it tightly around a dowel that's about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Allow the foil to overlap on the dowel about 3 times to strengthen it. Then slide it off the dowel to make a few more.

What can I use if I don't have Marsala? ›

What can I use instead of marsala wine? The best substitute for marsala wine is madeira, another kind of fortified wine with a similar flavour profile. Other alternatives include other fortified wines such as commandaria, sherry, vermouth, and port.

Can I use balsamic vinegar instead of Marsala wine? ›

For a balanced flavor that echoes the fruity notes of Marsala, you have a few options to choose from: Combine a cup of white grape juice with balsamic vinegar to mimic the acidity and depth of Marsala. Mix fruit juices such as cherry or cranberry with a splash of sherry vinegar for a robust flavor.

Why are my cannoli shells not crispy? ›

Oil that is too cool will cook the dough in place without bubbling it up. It results in a shell that is crunchy and hard, not crispy and light. Oil that is too hot can burn your shells, but it can also create too much steam too quickly and puff up the shells in a bad way.

What is traditional cannoli filling made of? ›

Traditionally, cannoli filling is a sweet, simple filling made with ricotta cheese and powdered sugar. We also use vanilla and a hint of cinnamon in our cannoli filling recipe.

What can I use to thicken cannoli filling? ›

To thicken, add cornstarch 1 tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.

What is the English version of cannoli? ›

In English, cannoli is used for the singular and the plural, but the plural cannolis is also common. In Italian, cannoli is plural; the singular is cannolo ( Italian: [kanˈnɔːlo]; Sicilian: cannolu, Sicilian: [kanˈnɔːlʊ]), a diminutive meaning 'little tube', from canna, 'cane' or 'tube'.

How long does homemade cannoli last? ›

Unfilled cannoli shells can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week. The filling can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Filled cannoli shells can be refrigerated, but will quickly become soggy. So try to eat them as soon as possible.

What is the difference between cannoli and cannoli? ›

Speaking of which, the word “cannoli” is already plural. There is no need to say “cannolis,” which is like saying “cakeses” or “cookieses.” If you're having one, it is a cannolo; if you're having more, it's cannoli.

Why you shouldn t wrap your food in aluminium foil before cooking it? ›

Aluminium is significantly more likely to leach into food, and at higher levels, in acidic and liquid food solutions like lemon and tomato juice than in those containing alcohol or salt. Leaching levels climb even more when spice is added to food that's cooked in aluminium foil.

How do you keep cannoli shells from getting soggy? ›

Don't Fill Them Until Just Before Serving

If you let it get too soggy, it falls apart and the taste gets ruined! The same is true for a good cannoli. For the best taste and structure from your treats, don't pump the shells with their filling until just before you're about to serve them.

Can you bake in disposable foil pans? ›

One of the most common uses for aluminum foil pans is baking. Here are a few benefits and tips: Uniform Cooking: Aluminum conducts heat well, ensuring even dish cooking. No Clean-Up: No scrubbing or soaking is needed.

Why is Marsala wine used in cannolis? ›

Marsala Wine – A bit of white wine does its fair share of tenderizing, giving the cannoli shells a wonderful flakiness that they can't achieve otherwise! Any white wine or sherry will do, as long as it is not too sweet. Egg Yolk and White – We use the whole egg for this cannoli shell recipe, just in different ways.

What can I use instead of Marsala wine for tiramisu? ›

Marsala is a fortified wine and can be sweet or dry, though most usually the dry version would be used for cooking. Possible substitutes would be a dry Madeira wine or a darker sherry such as Oloroso. If you don't have these then you could also use port or red vermouth.

Can I use dessert wine instead of Marsala? ›

Madeira is a fortified wine and has a similar color and flavor to Marsala wine and makes a good one-to-one substitute. The USDA classifies Madeira as a dessert wine, grouping it with other sweet wines, including Marsala wine.

What can I use instead of Marsala or Madeira? ›

Like Madeira, Marsala comes in dry and sweet varieties — but the ones typically used for cooking tend toward dryness. Unless your recipe specifically calls for a sweet Madeira, opt for a dry substitute. Other acceptable alternatives are dark sherry, port, or red vermouth.

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