Cannoli Ice Cream

Homemade Cannoli Ice Cream combines the flavours of classic Italian Cannoli into a fabulous frozen treat. 

Ice Cream is One of the Greatest Summer Joys

You may not have an idea how much joy it brings me to say “It’s summer!”. Or if you are Canadian, maybe you do.  Our very short but lovely Canadian summer began with the ‘official’ solstice on June 21 but even more officially with the end of school. I didn’t celebrate in any special way with the kids but there WAS Ice cream. Cannoli Ice Cream.

Lazy Days of Summer

Now that I have three teenagers in the house (until mid July) Summer takes on a whole new meaning. No more waking up at the crack of dawn to haul everyone out to the zoo or Heritage Park. In fact no more waking up to do anything at all! My daughter has already left to train for her summer job this morning (her first job!), the oldest son is a sprinkler fitter apprentice, and my youngest son is still sleeping.

I’m wondering when he will wake and making it some sort of test. Generally (going from experience with the first two) they begin to sleep in longer and longer each day and extending their night hours as much as they can. Teenagers.

My kids seem all grown up and it is a bit sad. I remember when they were young and I was often tired and overwhelmed. Kind friends and family used to say, “careful, make sure you enjoy them while they are young. Before you know it they will be all grown up!”. Did anyone ever say that to you? I thought they were nuts and that I would be glad when the kids would be independent enough to do things on their own. Alas, that day HAS come far too soon. At least I can still make them ice cream and delay them growing up further, if only for a moment.

Other Ice Cream Delights from Dish ‘n’ the Kitchen

Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Dessert

Roasted Strawberry and Balsamic Ice Cream

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Yield: 6 servings

Cannoli Ice Cream

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This homemade Cannoli Ice Cream combines the flavours of classic Italian Cannoli into a fabulous frozen treat.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
• 1 (15 oz) container mascarpone
• 4 oz cream cheese; diced into small cubes
• Seeds of 1 small vanilla bean
• 3 sugar cones; all smashed up
• 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted roasted pistachios; chopped

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor combine heavy cream, milk, sugar and corn syrup and blend mixture on low speed until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
2. Add in mascarpone, cream cheese and vanilla bean seeds and blend mixture until well pureed.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze 1 hour, stirring once halfway through freezing.
4. Transfer to an ice cream maker and process according to manufactures directions. I found this mixture to be a bit much volume for my machine so I wouldn't fill it up next time.
5. Add the pistachios, chocolate chips, and sugar cone bits just when the mixture starts to thicken.
6. Transfer to airtight container and freeze until semi-firm (I found this was best slightly soft so if you do freeze until firm allow it to rest at room temperature for a bit before enjoying).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 462Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 196mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 7g

Nutritional calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. For special diets or medical issues please use your preferred calculator.

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