Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon curd, creamy filling, and crispy cannoli shells with these Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis. A perfect fusion of classic Italian dessert and tangy citrus flavors!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cannolis 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cannoli Filling:
- 12 cannoli shells
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Toppings:
- 2 cups mini meringues or crushed store-bought meringue cookies
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add lemon curd, powdered sugar, and lemon zest, and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Fill Cannoli: Spoon the filling into a piping bag and fill each cannoli shell generously.
- Add Toppings: Just before serving, top each cannoli with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed mini meringues on both ends for a pie-like texture. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Fill cannoli shells just before serving to keep them crisp.
- You can use store-bought or homemade lemon curd.
- For a stronger citrus flavor, add a splash of fresh lemon juice to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: ~18 g
- Sodium: ~95 mg
- Fat: ~11 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~24 g
- Fiber: ~0 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~25 mg
