What Is Cannoli Filling Made Of?
Traditionally, cannoli filling is a mixture of ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sometimes small amounts of candied fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped pistachios. Some modern recipes may also include cream cheese or mascarpone cheese for added richness. The filling is usually sweet, creamy, and slightly tangy, and is piped into crunchy, fried cannoli shells just before serving.