Cannoli Cream With Chocolate, Cherry & Pistachio Parfait - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup candied pistachios, chopped
1/3 toasted almond, sliced
1/2 cup brandy-soaked dried cherries (soak over night)
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
4 -6 cannoli shells, crushed (or 6-8 amaretto cookies)

Preparation

Start out by crushing your shells or cookies in a large Ziploc baggie. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir ricotta cheese with sugar until combined. Mix in amaretto liqueur and cinnamon.
In a small bowl, combine pistachios, almonds, cherries (drained of all liquid), and mini chips.
In a clear glass, sprinkle a bit of the shell crumbles in the bottom, spoon cannoli filling on top about 1/2 inches, sprinkle about 2 tbsp of nut mixture and repeat with another layer of of each alternating until the cup is full.
Enjoy!