Remember those pizelle cookies I talked about yesterday? Well... they're back! And they've got a great partner:
Lavazza - Italy's Favorite Coffee asked me to take their "coffee compliments" recipe challenge to celebrate their new line of drip coffees. Well, if you've been hanging around this blog long, you know I have a weakness for coffee and for baking so... this was right up my alley.
Now, I do love my coffee, and being Italian myself, I'm well-familiar with the Lavazza name (in fact, we have a Lavazza espresso maker!). So of course, I happily accepted the challenge.
And it came to me - the perfect pairing for my cup of coffee on a chilly winter day: ricotta cannoli.
Cannoli are a traditional Italian dessert, BUT I did something a little non-traditional in that I used my pizelles to fashion cannoli shells! (For a lighter, sweeter taste!). Then I filled them with a light and sweet ricotta cream filling Mmmm.
I brewed up my Lavazza coffee in a French press - and if you haven't tried French press coffee, well, it's the best way to create the perfect cup every time - moderate the strength and the water temperature easily. Plus, brewing my Lavazza coffee in the French press gave my coffee a crisper and cleaner flavor, I think!
Lavazza coffee and Ricotta Cannoli = Perfect Pairings
Rich and robust Italian coffee paired with the creamy sweetness of ricotta cannoli... it's the perfect pairing for after dinner dessert (or maybe even a treat for breakfast!).
My favorite was the Dark Roast - I think I like dark roast coffees because they have almost a chocolaty tone in their flavor. The medium roasts were also very good, but with crisper flavor, reminiscent of citrus.
I also tried these coffees in ALL our coffee makers (Capresso 10 cup, Melitta single cup, and Keurig single cup). Every brew was bold and flavorful... although I must admit I'm growing partial to the intense flavor you can get from the French press!
Ricotta Cannoli Recipe (fill rolled pizelle or regular cannoli shells)
1 cup whole milk ricotta, strained overnight
½ cup whipping cream
¼ cup cream cheese (regular, don't use the fat free)
½ cup confectioner's sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla (other extracts can be used, just to taste).
6-8 Cannoli shells (or rolled pizelle cookies)
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Fill a pastry bag. Fill each end of the cannoli shell with cream filling.
So how do you think I did on the "coffee compliments" challenge!? What's your favorite food to pair with coffee?
Thanks to Lavazza for providing gift cards and products to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
This looks like a good filling recipe. I am wondering if it can be made ahead of time.
This looks like a good filling recipe. I am wondering if it can be made ahead of time.
I usually have cookies with coffee. Odd combination, but I enjoy it.
I usually have cookies with coffee. Odd combination, but I enjoy it.
I have cereal with coffee. I have not tried Lavazza coffee
I have cereal with coffee. I have not tried Lavazza coffee
I pair my coffee with a do-nut, I have never tried Lavazza coffee.
I pair my coffee with a do-nut, I have never tried Lavazza coffee.
i havent tried it yet but i usually like to drink coffee by itself.
i havent tried it yet but i usually like to drink coffee by itself.
I usually take my coffee with a little cream and sugar, and when I indulge I'll have a few ginger cookies along with it. I haven't tried Lavazza yet but it looks awesome!
I usually take my coffee with a little cream and sugar, and when I indulge I'll have a few ginger cookies along with it. I haven't tried Lavazza yet but it looks awesome!
I love chocolate eclairs with coffee.
I love chocolate eclairs with coffee.
No I haven't tried them before, but I'd love to! I usually have a cookie.
No I haven't tried them before, but I'd love to! I usually have a cookie.
i usually have biscotti with my lattes
i usually have biscotti with my lattes
I always pair my coffee with peanut butter toast! I love the way peanut butter and coffee taste together!!
I always pair my coffee with peanut butter toast! I love the way peanut butter and coffee taste together!!
Oh I love it plain and love to dunk my peanut butter toast in it in the mornings! During the day...I love to add some cream to it. I have not tried Lavazza coffee yet.
Oh I love it plain and love to dunk my peanut butter toast in it in the mornings! During the day...I love to add some cream to it. I have not tried Lavazza coffee yet.
I like a cookie or small coffee cake slice with coffee. Your Cannoli looks great.
I like a cookie or small coffee cake slice with coffee. Your Cannoli looks great.
I have never tried Lavazza coffee before. I love pairing coffee with fresh made muffins.
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I have never tried Lavazza coffee before. I love pairing coffee with fresh made muffins.
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I pair it with a cookie or donuts. No, I have never tried Lavazza coffee before!
I pair it with a cookie or donuts. No, I have never tried Lavazza coffee before!
short bread cookies and i havent tried that kind yet
short bread cookies and i havent tried that kind yet
I pair my coffee with a bagel occasionally. I have never tried Lavazza coffee. I'm sure it's delicious. 🙂
I pair my coffee with a bagel occasionally. I have never tried Lavazza coffee. I'm sure it's delicious. 🙂
Usually something sweet. It just depends on what's in the house. Thank you!
Usually something sweet. It just depends on what's in the house. Thank you!
this is the first time of hearing about this brand of coffee, but I'm a coffee fiend, and I'm sure I'll love it!!
this is the first time of hearing about this brand of coffee, but I'm a coffee fiend, and I'm sure I'll love it!!
I am Italian also I have never tried there coffee but I love cannolis I grew up with my grandmother making them for me I hate when I buy them and they call them cannolis and they are not made with riccota I think you did very well with your pairing cannoli and coffee I will have to try their coffee next time I have a cannoli!
I am Italian also I have never tried there coffee but I love cannolis I grew up with my grandmother making them for me I hate when I buy them and they call them cannolis and they are not made with riccota I think you did very well with your pairing cannoli and coffee I will have to try their coffee next time I have a cannoli!
biscotti or shortbread cookies.
biscotti or shortbread cookies.
I don't drink coffee. I keep it for my friends.
I don't drink coffee. I keep it for my friends.
I love their coffee!
I love their coffee!
I just started drinking coffee a few years ago. I do not have something specific I pair with it and I have not tried this brand before.
I just started drinking coffee a few years ago. I do not have something specific I pair with it and I have not tried this brand before.
I like biscotti or muffins with my coffee. I have not tried this brand before. Thank you for the nice giveaway!
I like biscotti or muffins with my coffee. I have not tried this brand before. Thank you for the nice giveaway!
I've never tried this brand before.
I've never tried this brand before.
I have never tried Lavazza coffee.
I like some pie with my coffee
I have never tried Lavazza coffee.
I like some pie with my coffee
And I sometimes like biscotti with my coffee.
And I sometimes like biscotti with my coffee.
This is the first time I've heard of Lavazza coffee.
I drink my coffee black to enjoy the full flavor.
Thank you.
This is the first time I've heard of Lavazza coffee.
I drink my coffee black to enjoy the full flavor.
Thank you.
I haven't tried this coffee yet, but it sounds wonderful! I was given cannoli forms as a gift, and I haven't made them yet, I'd love to have homemade cannoli with this coffee!!
I haven't tried this coffee yet, but it sounds wonderful! I was given cannoli forms as a gift, and I haven't made them yet, I'd love to have homemade cannoli with this coffee!!
No I've not tried that coffee before, but what I like to pair with coffee is donuts 🙂
No I've not tried that coffee before, but what I like to pair with coffee is donuts 🙂
I have never heard of this coffee but it sounds delightful. What do I drink with my coffee? If I'm lucky enough to have a good cookie to go with it I am happy. Maybe you can come bake me some of these? yummmmm. 🙂
I have never heard of this coffee but it sounds delightful. What do I drink with my coffee? If I'm lucky enough to have a good cookie to go with it I am happy. Maybe you can come bake me some of these? yummmmm. 🙂
I like just about anything with coffee. We use Lavazza's espresso beans exclusively in our machine. We've tried others and always come back to Lavazza's. We're loyal fans.
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I like just about anything with coffee. We use Lavazza's espresso beans exclusively in our machine. We've tried others and always come back to Lavazza's. We're loyal fans.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
I have a 5 month old daughter who never sleeps - I basically live on coffee. I also have not tried Lavazza before but would love to win this so I can!
I have a 5 month old daughter who never sleeps - I basically live on coffee. I also have not tried Lavazza before but would love to win this so I can!
I have not tried Lavazza coffee before but would love to!! My hubby likes to combine coffee with some type of sweet treat! I will drink coffee with or without something else! 🙂
I have not tried Lavazza coffee before but would love to!! My hubby likes to combine coffee with some type of sweet treat! I will drink coffee with or without something else! 🙂
I have not tried this coffee before.
I have not tried this coffee before.
I like coffee with anything sweet; like cookies. I've never tried Lavazza.
I like coffee with anything sweet; like cookies. I've never tried Lavazza.
I have not tried Lavazza coffee, but I'd like to have some with my nut cup cookies.
I have not tried Lavazza coffee, but I'd like to have some with my nut cup cookies.
I have not tried Lavazza coffee yet, I like my coffee by itself, but I have been known to put coffee in our Chili and after my first cup or so, a warm sausage and biscuit with red eye gravy made with some coffee is great
I have not tried Lavazza coffee yet, I like my coffee by itself, but I have been known to put coffee in our Chili and after my first cup or so, a warm sausage and biscuit with red eye gravy made with some coffee is great
My favorite treat to pair with coffee is a chocolate croissant!
My favorite treat to pair with coffee is a chocolate croissant!
I like to pair it with a cookie or two.
I like to pair it with a cookie or two.
I have not tried Lavazza. I ususally drink my coffee alone. I love that you made/make pizzelles. My best friend's mom introduced me to them many many years ago.
I have not tried Lavazza. I ususally drink my coffee alone. I love that you made/make pizzelles. My best friend's mom introduced me to them many many years ago.
These look so good! I've never had a cannoli before! I like some kind of sweet bread with my coffee! So um how do you strain ricotta?! I want to try this but I've never heard of straining ricotta before....LOL
These look so good! I've never had a cannoli before! I like some kind of sweet bread with my coffee! So um how do you strain ricotta?! I want to try this but I've never heard of straining ricotta before....LOL
I would have a Scone with it but haven't tried Lavazza coffee yet
I would have a Scone with it but haven't tried Lavazza coffee yet
I love Lavazza coffee & it is great with Biscotti & cake
I love Lavazza coffee & it is great with Biscotti & cake
I pair it with a cookie or donuts.
I pair it with a cookie or donuts.
No, I have never tried Lavazza coffee before! I love having danishes, coffee cake, etc. with my coffee!
No, I have never tried Lavazza coffee before! I love having danishes, coffee cake, etc. with my coffee!
It's a cliche but there's nothing better than donuts & coffee
It's a cliche but there's nothing better than donuts & coffee
I like coffee with ginger snaps. Haven't tried Lavazza.
Thanks for the contest.
I like coffee with ginger snaps. Haven't tried Lavazza.
Thanks for the contest.
I pair blueberry scones. I have never tried that brand before.
I pair blueberry scones. I have never tried that brand before.
What do you pair with coffee?
honey and peanut butter bread
What do you pair with coffee?
honey and peanut butter bread
No, I've never tried Lavazza coffee before. I enjoy muffins or donuts with my coffee!
No, I've never tried Lavazza coffee before. I enjoy muffins or donuts with my coffee!
I like coffee with everything and anything!! Especially pastries though in the a.m. I've had Lavazza but only in interstate stops. Never made it at home yet!
I like coffee with everything and anything!! Especially pastries though in the a.m. I've had Lavazza but only in interstate stops. Never made it at home yet!
I like blueberry muffins with coffee.
I like blueberry muffins with coffee.
Never tried Lavazza coffee before, would love to. I like dark chocolate brownies with coffee.
Never tried Lavazza coffee before, would love to. I like dark chocolate brownies with coffee.
I like to have some chocolate with coffee. I love Lavazza coffee
I like to have some chocolate with coffee. I love Lavazza coffee
I like to put coffee grounds in chocolate cake!
I like to put coffee grounds in chocolate cake!
Julie, I wish you were my neighbor. I would love to try one of those. You did a fantastic job on creating a "coffee compliment".
Julie, I wish you were my neighbor. I would love to try one of those. You did a fantastic job on creating a "coffee compliment".
I love cake donuts with my coffee.
I love cake donuts with my coffee.
Yum!!! Have a pizelle iron, but haven't used it yet. Would love to try this...a little lazy though. I mostly drink my coffee by itself throughout the day, but definitely love cheesecake with my coffee.
Yum!!! Have a pizelle iron, but haven't used it yet. Would love to try this...a little lazy though. I mostly drink my coffee by itself throughout the day, but definitely love cheesecake with my coffee.
I usually drink my coffee solo. I haven't tried Lavazza coffee yet.
I usually drink my coffee solo. I haven't tried Lavazza coffee yet.