Description
Get ready to impress with this *Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli*! A fusion of crispy Italian cannoli and vibrant American lemon meringue pie, this dessert delivers a bold citrus kick balanced by fluffy whipped cream—all tucked into a golden, crunchy shell. Perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to a tangy-sweet escape, this easy recipe hits all the right notes: refreshing, indulgent, and absolutely gorgeous. Great for *quick dessert ideas*, *summer brunches*, or *unique food ideas* that will wow any crowd.
Ingredients
8 cannoli shells
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup lemon curd
1 tablespoon lemon zest
8 lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
2. Set out your cannoli shells and inspect them for cracks.
3. Pipe or spoon lemon curd into each shell, filling the bottom half.
4. Top with a swirl of whipped cream, or alternate layers for a marbled effect.
5. Dust with powdered sugar and lemon zest. Add a lemon slice to each if desired.
6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
Don’t overfill the shells to prevent sogginess—fill just before serving for best texture.
For a twist, try swapping lemon curd with raspberry or passionfruit curd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lemon desserts, lemon cannoli, lemon meringue pie, summer dessert, easy dessert