Festive Pumpkin Cannoli: A Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 0.75 cup canned pumpkin
• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.25 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 12 large cannoli shells
• 1 tablespoon sprinkles, or as desired
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients for your pumpkin cannoli.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, pumpkin puree, mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese, pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
3. In a separate, chilled bowl, use an electric mixer to beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring it's evenly distributed without deflating the cream.
5. Transfer the pumpkin mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Snip a 3/4-inch hole in one corner. Pipe the pumpkin filling into each cannoli shell, filling them generously.
6. For an extra touch, garnish the ends of the cannoli with festive sprinkles and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

• Calories: 149 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 15 g
• Sodium Content: 115 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 26 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 18 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g