Sweet Stuffed Cannelloni Recipe

Indulge in a unique dessert twist on classic cannelloni! This recipe, inspired by an Australian ABC NSW website, features sweet ricotta filling, fragrant spices, and a creamy topping. Imagine tender pasta shells bursting with a delightful blend of brown sugar, pine nuts, zesty lemon, and refreshing mint, all baked to golden perfection. Serve with fresh berries or a decadent homemade chocolate sauce for the ultimate sweet treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 338.4 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Stuffed Cannelloni

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How to Make Sweet Stuffed Cannelloni

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 250g ricotta cheese, 50g brown sugar, 50g pine nuts (toasted), zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 50g finely chopped candied clementine, and 1 egg white. Mix well.
  3. Gently stuff the cannelloni tubes with the ricotta mixture. Arrange them in a lightly buttered 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Pour 200ml pouring cream evenly over the cannelloni.
  5. Sprinkle generously with 20g caster sugar.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  7. **Serving Suggestions:** Serve warm, topped with fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) or a warm chocolate sauce (see step 8).
  8. **Chocolate Sauce:** In a small saucepan, combine 100ml heavy cream, 100g dark chocolate (chopped), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cinnamon stick. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

64g

Carbs

7g

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