Description

These Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis are a delightful twist on the classic Italian treat. Tangy lemon cream and sweet meringue fill crisp cannoli shells, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Cannoli Filling:

12 store-bought cannoli shells;
1 cup heavy cream;
1/2 cup powdered sugar;
1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade);
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest;

Meringue:

2 egg whites;
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar;
1/4 cup granulated sugar;
crushed graham crackers and lemon zest for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare Lemon Filling: Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in lemon curd and zest. Pipe into a bag and chill.
Make Meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Assemble Cannolis: Fill cannoli shells with lemon cream. Pipe meringue on top. Optionally, toast meringue. Garnish with graham crackers and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Notes

Fill cannolis just before serving to keep shells crisp.
Homemade lemon curd enhances flavor, but quality store-bought works well.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus toasting if desired)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cannoli
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg