Dreamy cannoli cream layered with fresh peaches makes the perfect summertime dessert, no oven required.
Ingredients
fresh peaches, sliced or diced or even grilled
1 lb. whole milk ricotta, drained of liquid if bought in a deli, or use one with less liquid that you can purchase from a container. Just make sure no visible liquid is dripping out.
½ cup powdered sugar
zest of half an orange, or more to your liking
½ teaspoon vanilla
a pinch of cinnamon
½ cup of mini chocolate chips
pistachio's for garnish
Instructions
Using your hand mixer place the ricotta into a bowl and mix until the ricotta is nice and smooth.
Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, zest and cinnamon.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, keeps for a couple of days.
NOTE: Taste for sweetness along with the zest and everything else to your own liking.
Serve over sliced peaches or diced and layered in individual serving vessels. Garnish with pistachio's, optional.
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2024/07/fresh-summer-peaches-with-cannoli-cream.html