Waffle Cone Cannolis

My mom and I both go gaga over cannolis.  It's our favorite treat to seek out in bakeries or restaurants.  I stumbled across an innovative twist that makes cannolis easy and fast to serve at home:  ice cream cone cannolis!  The fun presentation makes this sweet treat special.  

As a no-bake recipe, this is a fun thing for kids to make.  Older kids can make the filling.  Younger children will like rolling the filled cones in a bowl of pistachios, then choc chips to garnish. 

What are your favorite no-bake desserts that feel decadent?  

Waffle Cone Cannolis

1 16 oz Ricotta Cheese
1 8 oz Mascarpone
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Orange Zest
2 tbsp Orange Juice
1/2 c Mini Chocolate Chips, plus more for garnish
1/4 c finely chopped Pistachios, plus more for garnish
12 Waffle Cones

Blend all but the waffle cones.  Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated.  Put well chilled filling into the cones using an ice cream scoop, melon baller or cookie dough scoop.  Alternately, place the filling in a ziploc bag, and snip off one corner of the bag to use like a pastry bag, then simply squeeze the bag into each cone.  Roll filled cones in the remaining pistachios and mini chips. Unused filling will store well in the fridge for several days, so fill only as many cones as you are serving.  Serve immediately.