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Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli

Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli

Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli combines crisp Italian cannoli shells with tangy lemon curd and fluffy toasted meringue for a visually stunning, flavor-packed dessert. This creative fusion offers a refreshing twist on two classic sweets, delivering crunch, creaminess, and citrus zing in every elegant bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 round pie dough circles 9-inch each; one box of Pillsbury Pie Crusts works well
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ¾ cup lemon curd
  • ½ cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Lightly coat 8 metal cannoli forms with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Dust a cutting board with a little flour to prevent sticking.
  • Unroll one pie crust onto the floured surface and use a 4½-inch round cookie cutter to cut out four circles.
  • Repeat the process with the second pie crust to make a total of eight dough circles.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
  • Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli form, sealing the edges with a bit of egg wash to hold them together.
  • Place the prepared forms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 10 minutes to help them hold their shape.
  • Bake the cannoli shells in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are light golden brown.
  • Allow the shells to cool for 10 minutes before gently removing them from the cannoli forms. Let them cool completely before filling.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the lemon curd and marshmallow fluff until well blended.
  • Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping and lemon zest, if using, until smooth and fluffy.
  • Transfer the filling to a disposable piping bag or zip-top plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When ready to serve, snip the tip off the piping bag and pipe the lemon meringue filling into both ends of each cannoli shell.
  • Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
  • Serve and enjoy this refreshing and creamy twist on a classic dessert.