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Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cone Cannolis

Crispy waffle cones filled with a rich mascarpone whipped cream, dipped in glossy dark chocolate and topped with toasted nuts. A bakery-style treat made easily at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cones
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cones & Topping
  • 6 waffle cones store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil for shine
  • 0.5 cup almonds or hazelnuts chopped and toasted
Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. If using raw nuts, toast them in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Chop finely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add cold heavy cream and vanilla. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.
  4. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until glossy.
  5. Fill waffle cones with the chilled cream mixture using a piping bag.
  6. Spoon melted chocolate over the opening and sides of the filled cone, or dip carefully.
  7. Immediately sprinkle with chopped nuts while chocolate is wet.
  8. Let set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, coat the inside of the cone with chocolate first and let it dry before adding cream.