Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis
Get ready for a delightful twist on a classic favorite! These cannolis bring bright lemon flavor wrapped in a crispy shell for the perfect treat.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
– 1 cup lemon curd
– 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
– 2 9-inch round pie dough circles (Pillsbury Pie Crusts recommended)
– 1 teaspoon water for egg wash
– 1 egg for egg wash
– 1 cup marshmallow fluff
– 1 teaspoon powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and lightly spray 8 metal cannoli forms with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Unroll the pie crust and cut out eight 4-inch circles. Wrap each dough circle around the cannoli forms and seal with egg wash. Freeze for 10 minutes.
3. Bake the wrapped forms on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before removing the shells.
4. In a bowl, mix lemon curd and marshmallow fluff, then gently fold in whipped topping and lemon zest.
5. Pipe filling into cooled cannoli shells and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutritional Information: Each cannoli provides approximately 150 calories, 4g protein, 8g fat, and 18g carbohydrates.
Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 12 minutes
