Individual Cannoli Icebox Cakes

Individual Cannoli Icebox Cakes

(Serves 8)

I love making desserts that are in individual portions, something about it seems so fancy and this one is no exception. These mini cannoli icebox cakes are delicious and look very pretty. My favorite part is that they are entirely make ahead, so reduce the last-minute stress when you are hosting guests. Of course, if you don’t care about the fancy presentation, this can be layered in a baking dish or loaf pan and cut. Either way, the results are amazing, and your guests will be impressed.

You Will Need:

  • 12 chocolate graham crackers
  • Cannoli filling (below)
  • Whipped cream topping (below)
  • Mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, etc. for topping

For the cannoli filling:

  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chocolate liqueur, such as Godiva
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

For the whipped cream topping:

  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream

Instructions:

  • Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Set aside.
  • Carefully break the graham crackers in half at the score, resulting in 24 squares. Set aside.
  • Make the cannoli filling – mix the ricotta, powdered sugar, liqueur, vanilla, and cream together in a mixing bowl until combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir to incorporate.
  • Make the whipped cream topping – place the cream, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start on low and increase the speed, whisk until stiff peaks form.
  • Lay out 8 graham cracker squares onto the prepared pan.
  • Spoon some cannoli filling onto each graham cracker square. Gently top each one with another square.
  • Spread the next layer with more cannoli filling. Add a third graham cracker on top, being gentle not to press down so that the filling doesn’t squeeze out the sides.
  • Top each with some whipped cream. There will be extra, cover and refrigerate the rest.
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set it in the fridge overnight.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle on some mini chocolate chips, pistachios, cocoa powder, or your favorite cannoli toppings.
  • Transfer to serving plates and serve with the remaining whipped cream.
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