RICOTTA CREAM FILLING FOR CANNOLI

If you are ever caught on "the hop " , this will fill the need to take something acceptable to the occasion . It is acceptable to use a store bought packet of cannoli shells . For the cannoli filling combine 750 gm of ricotta with 40 gm of icing sugar and 1 tbs of grated / finely chopped lemon zest in a bowl and thoroughly mix with a wooden spoon / or an electric mixer. Place the cream mixture into a piping bag to fill in the pastry shells . Dust generously with icing sugar .