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1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Lightly flour a work surface and unroll the pie crusts. Sprinkle both of the pie crusts with turbinado sugar and cinnamon. Gently roll a rolling pin over the top of the pie crusts to press the sugar and cinnamon into the dough. With a 2½-inch round cookie/biscuit cutter, cut out pastry rounds. Gently press each pastry round into ungreased mini muffin cups. (Note, you may need to gently re-roll the pie crusts and cut out more circles until you have 48 circles.)
3. Bake the crusts for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow cannoli cups to cool completely in the pans, about 15 minutes, before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. While the cups are cooling, prepare the filling by beating all of the filling ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Place the filling in a 1-gallon zip-top resealable bag. Seal bag. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Just before serving, remove the filling from the refrigerator. Snip one corner off of the bag and pipe approximately 1 tablespoon of filling into the cooled pastry cups. Sprinkle cups with mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios. Dust with powdered sugar.
6. Serve immediately.
Enjoy these delightful Mini Cannoli Cups as a tasty dessert or snack!
Decoration Ideas
If you want to add a little extra something to your Mini Cannoli Cups, there are plenty of decoration ideas to choose from. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Chocolate Chips
Chocolate chips are a classic topping for cannolis, and they work just as well for Mini Cannoli Cups. Simply sprinkle a few chocolate chips over the top of each cup to add a touch of sweetness and crunch. You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate chips, depending on your preference.
Powdered Sugar
For a simple yet elegant decoration, dust a little powdered sugar over the top of your Mini Cannoli Cups. This will give them a beautiful, snowy look that’s perfect for winter parties or holiday gatherings. You can use a fine-mesh strainer to evenly distribute the sugar, or simply sprinkle it on with a spoon.
Candied Fruit
If you want to add a pop of color and flavor to your Mini Cannoli Cups, consider using candied fruit as a topping. You can use chopped candied cherries, orange peel, or even pineapple for a tropical twist. Simply sprinkle a few pieces over the top of each cup, or arrange them in a decorative pattern.
No matter which decoration idea you choose, your Mini Cannoli Cups are sure to look and taste amazing. So get creative and have fun with it!
Serving Suggestions
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