Cannoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Ricotta cheese
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 Tbsp. finely chopped citron
12 cannoli shells

Preparation

Combine Ricotta cheese, whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in blender until mixture is quite thick.
Fold in coarsely chopped chocolate and citron.
Stuff into cannoli shells shortly before serving.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and decorate with half a candied cherry at either end, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.