Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Nilla Cannoli Refrigerator Cake. This delectable creation combines the classic flavors of Italian cannoli with the convenience of a no-bake dessert. Featuring layers of creamy ricotta filling, crunchy Nilla wafer cookies, and a luscious chocolate ganache, this cake is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to create the perfect Nilla Cannoli Refrigerator Cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process of making this showstopping dessert that will impress your family and friends.
Our recipe includes variations for a classic cannoli filling, a chocolate cannoli filling, and a creamy cheesecake filling, giving you the flexibility to customize your cake to suit your preferences. We'll also share additional decorating ideas and serving suggestions to make your cake even more special for any occasion.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together. Get ready to experience the irresistible charm of our Nilla Cannoli Refrigerator Cake – a dessert that will leave you craving for more!
CANNOLI REFRIGERATOR CAKE
A super delicious cake that I found off of the Nilla wafers kraft foods website with a little sweet modification of my own. Cooking time is refrigerating time.
Provided by Topher
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 1 pan, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With an electric mixer on medium, beat cheeses, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
- Add chocolate and mix well.
- Stir in slowly 2 cups of whipped topping.
- Spread 2 cups of mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Top with 30 wafers, drizzle caramel mixture over wafers, and then another layer of the mixture. Repeat again with layers of wafers, caramel, and mixture.
- Top with any remaining whipped topping.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3.8
NILLA CANNOLI REFRIGERATOR CAKE
I came across this recipe in a recent supermarket cookbook and thought it looked really good. Saving here to make at a future date.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- GRATE the orange peel; set aside. Peel or cut away any remaining white membrane from outside of orange; discard. Separate orange into sections. Cut 3 of the sections into quarters; set aside for later use. Cover and refrigerate remaining orange sections for snacking or other use. Beat cheeses, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add the orange peel and chocolate; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
- SPREAD 2 cups of the cheese mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with layers of 30 of the wafers and half of the remaining cheese mixture; repeat layers of wafers and cheese mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping; cover.
- REFRIGERATE 4 hours. Top with the quartered orange sections and remaining 5 wafers. Cut dessert into 24 pieces to serve. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 106.5, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 4
NILLA CANNOLI REFRIGERATOR CAKE
This recipe is from "Taste of Home", I love canoli's and thought this sounded light and refreshing.
Provided by Lori Brown
Categories Cakes
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Grate the orange; set peel aside. Separate the orange into sections. cut three of the sections into quarters; set aside for later use. Cover and refrigerate remaining orange sections for snacking or other use.
- 2. Beat cheeses, sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until well blended. Add the orange peel and chocolate; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups whipped topping.
- 3. Spread 2 cups of the cheese mixture onto bottom of 13 x 9 baking pan. Top with 30 wafers; cover with 1 1/2 cups of the remaining cheese mixture. Top with the remaining whipped topping; cover. Refrigerate 4 hours.
- 4. Top with the quartered orange sections and remaining five quartered wafers. cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
ORANGE-CANNOLI REFRIGERATOR CAKE
No advanced pastry chef training required to make this Orange-Cannoli Refrigerator Cake. Get out the vanilla wafers and give it a try tonight!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Zest the orange; reserve zest for later use. Cut white membrane off orange; discard. Cut fruit into sections, then cut each section in half.
- Beat cream cheese, ricotta, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add chocolate and reserved orange zest; mix well. Gently stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP.
- Spread 2 cups cream cheese mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Top with layers of 30 wafers and half the remaining cream cheese mixture; repeat layers. Cover with remaining COOL WHIP.
- Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with orange sections and remaining wafers just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, such as pure vanilla extract and creamy mascarpone cheese.
- To make sure the cake sets properly, chill it for at least 4 hours before serving.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- To make a chocolate cannoli cake, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the cake batter.
- To make a strawberry cannoli cake, add 1 cup of chopped strawberries to the filling.
Conclusion:
Nilla Cannoli Refrigerator Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy filling, crunchy cannoli shells, and sweet glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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