These yummy Cannoli Stuffed Strawberries are a variation on traditional Italian cannoli using fresh strawberries and ricotta cheese. Topped with chocolate chips or grated chocolate, they are perfect as a delightful, healthier alternative to traditional cannoli.
Serves: 3
Dietary: gluten-free, wheat-free,
Contains: Milk (crème fraiche)
May contain: Milk (chocolate), Tree-nuts (Hazelnuts, Pecans, Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Macadamias) (chocolate), egg (cream cheese)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: n/a
INGREDIENTS
6 large strawberries, halved
6 tsp (70 g) ricotta cheese (or low-fat crème fraiche or cream cheese)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 square (7 g) dark chocolate grated or 1 tsp (7 g) dark chocolate chips
METHOD
- Hollow out the strawberry halves to make room for filling.
- Mix the ricotta cheese (or crème fraiche or cream cheese) and vanilla.
- Either pipe or spoon the mixture into the strawberry halves.
- Sprinkle with the chocolate chips or grated chocolate.
This recipe has been donated by Clare Atkins, a Student Nutritionist at the University of Hertfordshire.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per serving:
Total calories: 71 kcal
Fat: 4.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
Carbohydrate: 4.8 g
Total sugar: 4.3 g
Fibre: 2.1 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Salt: 0.02 g
NUTRITION FACTS
- These Cannoli-stuffed strawberries are a high source of vitamin C and a source of folate.
- These Cannoli-stuffed strawberries have a natural sweetness from the strawberries and the ricotta cheese.
VARIATIONS
- Dairy-free chocolate and soft cheese can be used for a vegan.
- Grated chocolate will provide a pre-taste sensation of sweetness. It’s a case of eyesight tricking the taste buds in anticipation.
- If there is no ricotta cheese, you can substitute with plain cream cheese, or for an extra luxury, try low-fat creme fraiche, but remember low fat creme fraiche is higher in fat and saturated fat.
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