Ingredients
Ingredients
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2 (9-inch) pie dough circles
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1 egg + 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
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¾ cup lemon curd
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½ cup marshmallow fluff
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1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
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1 tsp fresh lemon zest (optional)
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1 tsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven and prep dough
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pie dough circles and cut them into 4-inch strips or ovals wide enough to wrap around cannoli molds.
Step 2: Wrap dough and brush with egg wash
Lightly grease metal cannoli molds. Wrap dough strips around each mold, overlapping slightly. Seal the edges with a dab of water. Mix the egg with 1 tsp of water and brush the outsides of the dough for a golden finish.
Step 3: Bake the cannoli shells
Place wrapped molds seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before gently removing the shells from the molds. Cool completely.
Step 4: Make the lemon meringue filling
In a bowl, combine the lemon curd, marshmallow fluff, and whipped topping. Fold gently until smooth. Stir in lemon zest for an extra citrus boost if desired.
Step 5: Fill the cannolis
Transfer the lemon meringue filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped. Pipe the filling into both ends of each cooled cannoli shell.
Step 6: Garnish and serve
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest or a small dollop of fluff on the ends. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
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Let baked shells cool completely before filling to avoid melting the whipped topping
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Use store-bought lemon curd for convenience or homemade for more control over tartness
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Cannoli molds are reusable and help maintain shape—alternatively, wrap dough around foil-wrapped tubes
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Marshmallow fluff makes the filling light and airy, balancing the tangy lemon
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Don’t overfill the shells—they’ll be easier to serve and less likely to soften too quickly
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 2 g