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Spiced Carrot Mascarpone Cannoli Cups

Spiced Carrot Mascarpone Cannoli Cups

Delicious Spiced Carrot Mascarpone Cannoli Cups filled with a creamy mascarpone mixture and topped with pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 pre-made cannoli shells or pastry cups
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a saucepan, combine grated carrots, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until carrots are soft and mixture thickens. Let cool completely.
  • In a bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Fill each cannoli shell or pastry cup with a layer of the spiced carrot mixture.
  • Top each cup with a dollop of the mascarpone mixture.
  • Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cannoli, carrot dessert, mascarpone, spiced dessert
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