Cannoli Brownies


Transform your brownies with cannoli frosting.

By Chef Lisa Huff, Snappy Gourmet

INGREDIENTS

Brownies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Cannoli Frosting:

  • 10 ounces ricotta cheese drained overnight if needed (see notes below)
  • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese drained overnight if needed (see notes below)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (possibly more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Click here to view/print Lisa’s complete cannoli brownie recipe.

 

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