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These Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis are a delightful twist on the classic Italian treat. Tangy lemon cream and sweet meringue fill crisp cannoli shells, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus toasting if desired)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cannolis
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cannoli Filling:
12 store-bought cannoli shells;
1 cup heavy cream;
1/2 cup powdered sugar;
1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade);
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest;
Meringue:
2 egg whites;
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar;
1/4 cup granulated sugar;
crushed graham crackers and lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Filling: Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in lemon curd and zest. Pipe into a bag and chill.
- Make Meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble Cannolis: Fill cannoli shells with lemon cream. Pipe meringue on top. Optionally, toast meringue. Garnish with graham crackers and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fill cannolis just before serving to keep shells crisp.
- Homemade lemon curd enhances flavor, but quality store-bought works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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