Orange Blossom Cannoli Crunch Sundaes

Ingredients

Cannoli cream

• 1½ cups whole-milk ricotta, drained in a sieve in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before measuring
• ½ cup mascarpone
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp food-grade orange blossom water
• 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
• ¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Crunch shards

• 12 square wonton wrappers, about 3 inches across
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Finish

• ¼ cup chopped unsalted pistachios
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp finely grated orange zest

Equipment

Fine sieve, baking sheet, parchment, mixing bowls

Allergens and ingredient notes: Milk, wheat, pistachio; wonton wrappers may contain egg. Check chocolate labels. Contains honey.

Step by step

1. Ensure ricotta has been drained in the refrigerator before measuring; loose watery ricotta will not hold layers. Stir it gently with mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, food-grade orange blossom water, and the cream orange zest until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut each wonton wrapper diagonally into two triangles. Arrange the 24 triangles on a parchment-lined sheet without overlap, using a second tray if needed. Brush both sides with the melted butter.
3. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the triangles. Bake 8–10 minutes, turning the tray once, until golden and crisp; watch closely during the last 2 minutes. Cool completely, then break each triangle into rough shards.
4. Divide half the shards among six dessert glasses. Add half the cannoli cream, then repeat with remaining shards and cream, reserving a few shards from the top layer to stand upright. Finish with all chopped pistachios, the honey in a thin drizzle, and the separate garnish orange zest.
5. Serve immediately for the most crunch. These are spoonable cannoli-inspired sundaes; there is no ice cream. Use only food-grade orange blossom water and keep to the small measured amount.

The Devotti twist: Baked wonton shards deliver cannoli-style crunch without frying, while orange blossom brings a delicate aroma to the ricotta.

Make ahead and storage

Keep the cream covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Store cooled shards airtight at room temperature up to 2 days. Assemble only at serving and refrigerate dairy within 2 hours.

Image: AI-generated recipe illustration; homemade results and presentation will vary.