1. Cannoli Filling # 1: (Will fill 8 large cannoli): 2. Cream drained ricotta until very smooth. 3. Add chocolate chips, liqueur, orange peel and sugar; mix very well. 4. Chill filling until needed. 5. Using a very small spoon or pastry bag, fill cannoli shells. 6. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 7. Cannoli Filling # 2 (Will fill 10-12 cannoli): 8. In a bowl, sift together the sugar, cinnamon and cocoa (if using). 9. Mix ricotta well (until creamy) with sifted dry ingredients. 10. Add vanilla, fruit peels and grated chocolate (if not using the cocoa); mix until all is well blended. 11. Chill mixture until cold before filling shells. 12. When shells are filled, smooth the filling evenly with the end of the shell, and decorate each end with a cherry half. 13. Lightly sprinkle the filled shells with Confectioner's sugar. 14. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. 15. Note: Cannoli can also be filled with pasticciera cream (pastry cream) or tortoni ice cream. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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