Description
Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli is a festive dessert that brings together the rich creaminess of cheesecake and the refreshing zing of peppermint. These delightful treats feature crispy cannoli shells filled with a velvety peppermint cheesecake mixture, topped with crushed candy canes for a festive crunch. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cannoli are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring every bite feels like a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 store-bought or homemade cannoli shells
- 1 cup full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup whipped cream
- Optional: Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing your kitchen counter and gathering all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the peppermint extract, tasting as you go to achieve your desired minty flavor.
- Fill each cannoli shell generously with the cheesecake filling using a piping bag or zip-top bag.
- Right before serving, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of each filled cannoli and add chocolate drizzle if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a twist, consider swapping peppermint extract with almond or vanilla extract. Add cinnamon for an extra layer of flavor in the filling. Keep filled cannoli refrigerated and consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness.