Cannoli Blossoms are a great way to enjoy the harvest of summer and the taste of winter. These tender blossoms stuffed with cannoli cream and dipped in chocolate are a delight and so easy to make.
Last year as many of you remember I had a slight problem with zucchini blossoms, Â oh how I love my precious…..sigh. and I am lucky enough to find them every week in my local
And I am lucky enough to find them every week in my local farmers market in Collingswood. While I have been testing new recipes and pushing the limits, Â some that I created last year are just too good not to recreate and share with you once again.
Last year I debuted my Cannoli Blossoms and since were celebrating I thought what better way than a sweet treat with my trademark squash blossoms. I do hope you can find my precious, and get to try these lovelies, I promise they will make quite an impression when you serve them to your friends and family!
Zucchini Blossom Cannoli
Ingredients
- 12 Zucchini Blossoms
- 1/2 Cup Mascarpone
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Super Fine Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Lime Zest
- 1 Vanilla Bean (scraped)
- 1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate (chopped into small bits)
- 8 oz Bitter Sweet Chocolate (cut into small pieces to melt)
Instructions
- Blend mascarpone, ricotta, and superfine sugar in the bowl of your mixer.
- Add lime zest, vanilla, and vanilla bean. Mix well
- add in chocolate bits. (mini chocolate chips may be substituted)
- place finished cannoli cream into pastry bag and pipe into the center of the zucchini blossom.
- Form blossom around cream and refrigerate for 30 minutes;
- While cannoli blossoms are chilling melt chocolate in a small metal bowl, over a pot of boiling water.
- Keep chocolate warm until the blossoms are ready
- Dip each blossom in the melted chocolate, and place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray(this will make them come off the pan easier)
Notes
More recipes from my site
Zucchini Pops and Steak Scampi- Riccotta Chocolate Chip Cake aka Torta di Ricotta e Cioccolata
- Italian Cannoli Pound Cake with a White Chocolate Ganache
- Oh Cannoli Night……It’s a Cannoli Cream Cake
- Let the Zucchini Blossom Special – Shine its Ever Lovin’ Light on You
- Sweet Ricotta Hand Pies – A Taste of Old World Italy on Your Table
Val says
Great new look. I love the clean, white feel to it. Makes the food stand out even more.
I’ve never tried a sweet dish of zucchini blossoms but they look like something that I shouldn’t miss out on 🙂
admin says
Thanks Val, I think so too! The blossoms were delicious!
Kim Bee says
Congrats on top 9! Knew these would make it. So gorgeous!
admin says
Thanks Kim!
Dzoli says
Piccture perfect.Can not start imagining when you take a bite which tate explosion is gonna kill me:)
admin says
They were delicious!! I’m glad that you liked them!
Kelsey says
I have never even heard of zucchini blossoms and now I feel like I have to have them! This recipe sounds fantastic.
admin says
OH how I do love my precious! I do them every way you can think of! My fav is the traditional way stuffed with cheese, battered and fried!
Baking Serendipity says
Chef, I love your new look 🙂 I will always remember you as the first who reached out to me from this amazing food community, and am so grateful that you did so. Being a part of this is, just as you said…incredible and worth taking over your life 🙂 These cannoli are so creative and such a fantastic celebration food!
admin says
Thank you Sarah, we are truly blessed to be in the company of so many wonderful people. I value your friendship and support. Hope the new school year is good to you!
Kelly says
Dennis,
Wishing you well for the new adventures that will come your way. Transition – no matter if we choose it or not – is still transition and changes take time to adjust to. But it is in this that great things happen. Your beautiful zucchini blossoms are a good example. 🙂 And while a am a relative new reader of your blog, I fully enjoy it and look forward to your new posts. I’ll raise my virtual glass to your new endeavors.
admin says
HI Kelly, thank you so much for such a wonderful comment. I appreciate your friendship and support!
Cheers
Dennis
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These look awesome! So yummy.
admin says
thanks Katrina!
anne says
Love the new look, Chef! I wish you continued success and most appreciate our friendship! Anne, PS, I will be updating my blogroll!
admin says
Thanks Anne, I’m glad you stopped by!
Amanda says
wow, those look incredible! Amazing work! I found your blog on FoodBuzz, and can’t wait to start following you more.
admin says
Hi Amanda, thanks so much for stopping by, it’s very nice to meet you. I will stop by to say hello soon!
Expat Gourmet says
Wow! At first I thought these look like aubergines made of marzipan coated with chocolate.
admin says
Thanks, that’s quite a compliment!
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen says
The new site looks amazing Chef Dennis! And such a cool recipe to kick things off on your new home! Congratulations!
admin says
Thanks Kelsey, it will always be one of my favorites!
Liren says
Congratulations on your new home on the web, Chef Dennis! Such an appropriate name for your new blog, too. These cannoli blossoms are just genius, I must get my hands on some zucchini blossoms so I can try them.
admin says
Thank you Liren, it does feel like home!
[email protected] says
Oh wow this is incredible! How creative Chef Dennis, I wish I could try one!!
admin says
Thanks Lindsey, I wish I could pass them out across the web!
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
I never get tired of seeing stuffed zucchini but this is the first time I have seen it cannoli style! What a way to celebrate a great new brand and home. Good luck with the change! I look forward to continue following you in your journey!
admin says
Thanks Russel, I look forward to our continued friendship!
Coffeebeans says
What a wonderful home! And such an interesting and delicious recipe!
Congratulations, I’m a big fan of your work 🙂
admin says
Thank you so much for your support! I’m so glad you could stop by. If you can would you please change my blog name on your blogroll, I will add you to mine today!
sippitysup says
truly fun! GREG
admin says
Thanks Greg!
Rita D K Simmons says
Wow, that looks amazing and sounds delicious. That’s my next to try recipe, thanks.
admin says
Thank you Rita, let me know how they come out!
Dave at eRecipeCards says
Good luck with the name change. A difficult decision, but I am sure the loyalty will follow. the work of building a brand (as you have done)will take a while, but I do like the new look alot. Of course we will continue to peak in whenever we get a new submission…
AND I JUST LOVE THIS IDEA! I see those blossoms, cooked with them twice and always want to see new ideas!
I believe I have changed your logos and name on the “Blue Ribbon” page, so hope you are happy. If there is anything else I can change for you, please drop me a note. Establishing a new brand is tough, hope I can make my side of it easy for you
Dave … [email protected]
admin says
Thanks Dave! I truly appreciate your support. It was a difficult decision but I won’t be at the Mount forever, and thought it was better to change now then later, when my brand was even stronger.
Barefeet In The Kitchen says
These look incredible, Dennis! Love the look of the new site. I’m going to go look around now. Very very nice work!
admin says
Thank you, I am really happy with the job Melissa did! So glad you stopped by today!
Julie Reihl says
I had to share your unique approach to cooking with zucchini and put it on my Chatty Gourmet Facebook page – thanks for sharing!
admin says
Thanks Julie, I appreciate your support!
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says
Chef Dennis, congratulations on the wonderful new site – I love the streamline clean look and what an incredible recipe to start off with.
Have a happy day.
🙂 Mandy
admin says
Thanks Mandy, I started the new design with a lot of graphics, and then realized that just wasn’t me, so we went with a less is more theme, it’s seemed to have worked, and I do love the look!
Kim - Liv Life says
Dennis, I’ve been out of town for a couple of weeks and look what you do!!! Wow! It’s all beautiful, from the blossoms to the design. Nicely done!
admin says
Thanks Kim, I was so worried about doing the change, but Melissa was such a Godsend, she really did it all.
kitchenarian says
I love the new look. And those cannoli….wow!
This is such a wonderful community to be a part of. I am constantly reminded of it by the heartfelt comments I read daily on my blog as well as other blogs.
Congratulations on another great recipe as well as a beautiful new blog to showcase it on.
admin says
Thank you so much Lorie, we are truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends in our community!
[email protected] Culinary Lens says
I love your new home..
I am beyond amazed by this recipe. I have never seen this or anything like it. Such a creative idea. And now that you have put the idea of a dessert with zucchini blossoms into my head my brin is just buzzing with possibilities.
BTW adding to my blogroll..
admin says
Thanks Mike, I’m so glad to see you stopped by, and happy you like my blossoms! I will add you to my blog roll too!
Carroll says
Such a mastery in creativity! Many Applause!
admin says
Thank you Carroll, you are too kind!
Holly Henry says
What a creative recipe and a great sweet to serve to family and friends. Thank you for sharing your creative genius with us 🙂
Holly
admin says
Thank you Holly, I do appreciate your kind words.
Quay Po Cooks says
Chef, I love your new home. Time flies and I have known you for one year already:D Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and tips on blogging. The blossoms look scrumptuous! BTW, you are being tagged to play the 7 links challenge. I know you are very busy and if you don’t have to time to play the game, don’t worry about it. I tagged you because I am thinking of you.
admin says
It seems like just last week I submitted my first post to foodbuzz, this has been the time of my life! I am grateful for your friendship and support. Thanks for tagging me!
Alyssa says
The new site looks great! And what a great idea for zucchini blossoms. We recently moved abroad, so I’m still getting used to what’s available in the market but I will be keeping an eye out for these so that I can try this. I’m pretty new to food blogging, but yours is one of the first I added to my blog roll. I’ll be updating as soon as I finish this!
admin says
thanks Alyssa, I appreciate the update and I will add you to mine! The blossoms are such a wonderful treat, I’m lucky to be able to get them so easily.
torviewtoronto says
lovely way to have zucchini blossoms. Dennis the new look on your blog is beautiful well done Melissa
admin says
Thank you Akheela, Melissa did an outstanding job, I am very happy! I’m so happy you could stop by!
Linda says
What a welcoming and friendly opening and congratulations on your new home! Your zucchini blossom cannoli are a work of art!
admin says
Thank you, i’m glad you could stop by ! I love my blossoms!
Melinda Winner says
Love your twist on an ordinary Italian pastry , so creative ! It looks delicious ! I can’t wait to try this recipe thank you so much for sharing.
admin says
Thanks Melinda! They were a hit at my house!
Clarion says
I love cannoli on hot days, and the presentation is so elegant. Beautiful! I’ve also wanted to share my cannoli for friends who have gluten allergies, with this recipe, now I can. Do the blossoms keep for a day or 2?
admin says
The blossoms will keep better unstuffed until you are ready to use them, I have kept them in my refrigerator for 4 days and they held up. Once you stuff them they will weep, if you dip them in chocolate they will hold up for a day, but will not be as good as they were the first day. Thanks for stopping by!
Lyndsey ~The Tiny Skillet~ says
Dennis, congratulations on your new space, it is a really nice place to be. I agree with all you are saying. I also am learning as I go blogging, and I am blogging on a dinosaur. One day…I hope to be caught up…
It’s funny because I can’t look a squash blossom without thinking of you. I just wish I could find them at our Farmers Market down here in Sarasota.
I will be sure to up-date you in my blog roll!
admin says
Thanks Lyndsey, that’s quite a compliment! I do love my blossoms! I meant that I was the dinosaur, not blogger…lol, I am just all thumbs when it comes to technology! thanks for the update, I will make sure you are in mine too!
Lori says
Wow! The new site looks fabulous Dennis! Very nice indeed. I will have to watch my zucchini plants and snag the blossoms before they turn into veggies!! the canoli looks delish! Congrats on the new site.
Lori
admin says
Thanks Lori! You can pick all the but one of the blossoms with long stems, they’re the male flowers, only the female flowers grow squash, and there are always more male flowers.
Nicole @ Bake Me Blush says
I absolutely adore cannoli, so right now I’m practically gawking in amazement at your take on it in this post. What a creative twist! I’m a new follower and I’m already in love with your blog.
admin says
Thanks Nicole, this is the first post on my new blog too! Glad you could stop by!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Bravo! This is a beautiful, professional site. So are the squash blossoms for that matter. Just my opinion, but I think you should ask your designer to make sure that the link to her site at the bottom of the page spawns a new window instead of taking your readers off your page to hers. The other outside links do that, from what I can see. You know me, always dinking with stuff. Congratulations!
admin says
Thanks Christiane, I’ll let her know, I hadn’t even gotten that far down yet!
Susie Bee on Maui says
So glad to see the move went smoothly. Can’t wait to hear how you like wordpress v blogger. Amazing recipe too! Happy day.
Aloha!
admin says
I already like wordpress better, and I’m still in the learning stage, much easier and more functional. I also had a great teacher! Blogger seemed like it was getting harder to use and more unpredictable.
Robert says
Never thought of using zucchini blossoms in a dessert, but it’s a nice idea to add a sweet filling.
admin says
They were such soooo good!
Judy says
Have you ditched FoodBuzz? I don’t see all those things they require us as featured publishers to put “above the fold”.
admin says
not at all, I got my ad up and running, I think I forgot to tell my designer to move the badges too, we will take care of them on Monday! Down the road there is a possibility but not now,depending upon the changes they make.
[email protected] says
LOVE the new site, clean and personable too.
I never would have thought to make a sweet out of the zucchini flowers. I am so bookmarking this one to make. Genius.
admin says
Thank you ! It just seemed like a great way to use those lovely blossoms!
Tiffany says
CHEF! I find myself in Starbucks… grinning ear to ear… with tears of joy. A) I am SO happy for you! I LOVE your new site and can’t wait to see how it blossoms (bad pun intended :D). B) I HEART the creativity of this dish! C) We are community and we ARE family. It’s such a strange phenomenon, if you think about it, but this thing called technology has brought together like minded people from all over the world and the bond we share in indescribable. It is truly special and I feel so grateful to share it with you and others! Happy Weekend and congrats again!
admin says
Thank you so much Tiffany, it is a phenomenon, and would I could never have predicted! I find that the friends I have made through blogging have been one of the greatest blessing of my life, and feel privileged to know so many wonderful people. I am so glad you like my new home, I love it!
The Kitchen Noob says
I never knew you could use zucchini blossoms in such a way, and cannoli! *dies*
The new site looks great – I especially like the little postage stamp buttons. Congrats on a successful (and I hope seamless) launch. 🙂
admin says
Thanks Peter, I thought the stamps were a nice touch, have to thank my designer!
Pam says
Chef Dennis, your new home is very impressive! It’s very clean and professional looking! Those cannoli blossoms are pretty gorgeous also! YUM! Here’s to many more great posts in your culinary journey!
admin says
Thank you!! I just kept thinking less is more, I tried so many different elements, but it just wasn’t me, I love how it came out!
Liz says
Oh, your new blog design was definitely worth the wait! It looks fabulous, Dennis! As do these lovely zucchini blossoms. I’ve never seen these in our markets, but will always remember my first taste of these in Tuscany in my early 20’s…I will have to keep my eye’s peeled…I’d love to try your dessert version.
admin says
Thanks Liz, I do love my blossoms and I’m so lucky to be able to get them all summer!
Scorr @ Inexpensive Eating says
So jealous – wish I could find zucchini blossoms – this is a great idea! And the new website is quite professional – kudos.
admin says
They do seem hard to find in other parts of the country and world, I think I may plant a few of my own next year, I hear they have a lot of blossoms on each plant! Thanks for stopping by!
Rosemary says
How appropriate that zucchini blossoms would be so featured on your new blog design! It’s beautiful — clean, unique, a showcase for your great photography! I’ve seen you make blossoms so many times, I’ve got to make them. And Cannoli! How special!
admin says
Thank you, I thought about what to post, and had to go with my trademark blossom! I do love my new wordpress home!
Marcela says
AMAZING!!! congrats your new site is beautiful, thanks for the idea of zucchini blossom cannoli, now here in Sicilia is “fiori di zucchina” season I will try this novelty
admin says
Thanks Marcela, do let me know when you make them!
Ann says
Congratulations – everything looks great! I can imagine it was quite a step to make such a change and I look forward to the Culinary Journey we’ll take with you!
admin says
Thank you Ann, yes it was quite hard to make the change especially with my name, but I am happy with my new wordpress home!
Tickled Red says
Love your new digs 🙂 !!
[email protected] says
YAY, here it is! What a great looking site. 🙂
Almost as tasty as the zucchini blossom cannoli.
admin says
Thanks Sommer!
Roxana GreenGirl says
I love your new home!! congratulations on the move! Somehow my party invitation got lost in the mail ….
Love your twist between those beautiful blossoms and the delicious cannoli. YUM!!!
admin says
Thanks Roxana! I almost didn’t get an invitation! Thank goodness I had help!
Lisa @ Tarte du Jour says
Great new look! It is very clean and stylish. Best wishes on your new “home”… it suits you! The zucchini blossoms look delightfully decadent!
admin says
Thank you Lisa! I started adding more images and design content, then stopped and thought less was more, glad you like it!
Kim Bee says
Congrats on your new site Chef Dennis. So very exciting for you and for us as well. It is a wonderful design. I am off to add the site to my blogroll right now. I need to change my bookmark for you as well. Have a great weekend my friend!
Casise [Bake Your Day] says
The relationships definitely do make the blogging community stand apart from others! The zucchini blossoms look awesome! I really love the design and looking forward to seeing what will come along with it!
admin says
Thanks Casise, we are truly blessed!
Deb @ Knitstamatic says
Congratulations Chef! Beautiful new site. I like the clean lines and intuitive design. And of course the squash blossoms look amazing.
admin says
thanks Deb! I love my new home!
Becky says
Dennis,
Your new site is gorgeous, as well as the Zucchini Blossom Cannoli. You never disappoint. Thanks for bringing me along on the journey, and I Iook forward to many more adventures .
admin says
Thanks Becky, I hope the journey continues for quite some time!
EA-The Spicy RD says
Wow! Your Zucchini Blossom Cannoli are gorgeous, and your website looks fabulous too!
admin says
Thanks so much! I couldn’t have asked for a better design!
Meagan says
Love love love the new abode! And you know me and Chocolate! Congrats! Love the new site!
admin says
Thanks Meagan, you just gotta love chocolate!
Kelly says
The new design looks fantastic Chef Dennis!! And I love your post, its sooo true how quickly this blogging world becomes such a huge part of your life and I understand your passion 🙂 Your zucchini blossom cannolis look delicious too by the way!
admin says
Thanks Kelly! I am so happy with my new home, glad to hear you like it too!
Boulder Locavore says
Whopee! Congrat Dennis! Does it feel like moving into a new house? I hope the learning curve is gentle and that you are happy with your decision. The recipe is so innovative!
admin says
Thanks Toni! I really feel good about the move, Melissa has made the transition so easy for me!
[email protected] says
Hey you did a great first outing with WordPress! The photos look terrific. When I finally make it to Philly, I hope it’s the right time of year to try these out!
Hope you have many happy years in your new home and I had a great time working with you. If two people can’t bond over food, photography and dogs, well, what CAN they bond over? lol. Congrats!
admin says
Thank you Melissa! You were a Godsend, I appreciate all your help, guidance and friendship! You did a fantastic job with my new home!
Brooks at Cakewalker says
Chef, Love the stylish new digs! The site navigates beautifully and there’s just enough brought forward from the former residence to give an honorable nod to where it all started. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe and I wish you many more years of continued success.
admin says
Thanks Brooks!! I truly appreciate your words, it was a little scary at first, but I have such a talented designer she made it easy for me.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
What a great looking site! Love all that I have discovered so far! And these cannoli sound amazing!
admin says
Thanks Erin, they were pretty tasty!
Joan Nova says
The idea of zucchini blossom cannoli blows my mind!
admin says
Thanks Joan, it was one of those why not ideas!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Dennis, love the new site! Congrats! Those zucchini blossom cannolis look incredible!
admin says
Thank you Stephanie! It feels like home
Kath says
Hi Dennis, I just updated your link on my blogroll….it moves you up in the list, which is in alphabetical order! 😀
Now I want some of your Zucchini Blossom Cannoli! It’s certainly a 5 star photo!
Cheers!
admin says
Thanks Kath, I hadn’t thought of that! Yet another perk!
Arlene @ Flour On My Face says
Congrats on the new blog Chef Dennis!
admin says
Thanks Arlene! I’m lovin wordpress!
Christine says
Oops! I missed spelled a word… sorry.
admin says
That’s ok Christine, if it wasn’t for spell check I’d be in a lot of trouble. Thanks so much for stopping by and I do appreciate your friendship!
Christine says
I like your new home, very nice. I fell lucky that I meet you. Thanks for all you do, Chef Dennis. 🙂
[email protected] says
Congrats Chef-you new home is wonderful, I love nice clean looking blogs! I see you are enjoying the new options too.
The blossoms are precious because I have never seen them in person and you are lucky to have such access. Delicious recipe-glad you brought it out of the archives. Have a great weekend!
admin says
hi Tina, thank you so much! I do have a thing for my blossoms, and I’m so lucky to be able to get them so easily in the summer!
Wendy Irene says
LOVE the way the new site looks! Really awesome. Especially the recipe section in blue with a print button. The postage stamps for social media are really cool, too! Have a wonderful weekend, Chef Dennis and enjoy your precious! 🙂
admin says
Thanks Wendy, I thought the stamps were really cute! I happy I can answer comments now too!
Peachie says
What a lovely new home you have here! and that’s one unusual but amazing dish!
admin says
Thank you! I love it!
Curt says
Now that is an interesting looking delicacy.
admin says
Thanks Curt! Glad you could stop by!
[email protected] says
OH my, what a beautiful home!! Congrats, Chef! I need to get you a housewarming gift! 🙂
I absolutely love your take on cannoli…these are gorgeous!
admin says
Thanks Kate! It certainly was a process. My precious were delicious this way!
Bunkycooks says
Love the new look chef! Yes, it has been quite the journey since November 2009 and I am glad to have “met” you along the way. I do hope we get to meet IRL someday soon! Have a great weekend!
admin says
Thanks Gwen! Who knew it would become part of my life. I am so grateful to have met you, and look forward to the day we can meet in person!