Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli's are deliciously different, fun and easy to make. People will reach for more, especially the peanut butter lovers in your life. These are a fun play on a cannoli. Since there is not ricotta cheese in this recipe they of course are not traditional
Buy your cannoli shells from your local pizza shop, Italian deli or even some supermarkets. Any place near you that sell cannoli, have the shells since they fill them to order usually.
If you love all things chocolate and peanut butter, follow this Pinterest board. So many delicious ideas!
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How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cannoli
- Melt Chocolate
- Dip Cannoli shells in melted chocolate, place on parchment paper lined baking sheet until chocolate sets
- Make peanut butter filling
- Pipe into shells once chocolate is set
- Garnish with mini or full-sized chocolate chips or chocolate jimmies / sprinkles and dust with powdered sugar & enjoy
Tips for making chocolate dipped cannoli shells with peanut butter filling
- Melt chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in a double boiler or simply use a metal bowl placed over boiling water. Stir constantly till smooth. Alternately you can melt in microwave in short bursts, stirring in between. Being careful to not overcook (or chocolate will seize)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and quickly dip each end of each cannoli shell in chocolate. Swirl shell around to allow chocolate to evenly cling
- Allow shells to fully dry to set chocolate. Place in a cold space (garage/refrigerator) to accelerate the chocolate setting
- Whip the ingredients for the peanut butter filling with a stand or hand mixer for 4 minutes. You want it light and creamy
- Use a piping bag or snip the end off of a gallon storage bag and pipe filling in each end of cannoli shells
- Allow filling to "drop" in so it hits the center of the sell and work your way out to the end. If you need to use the end of a small spoon to help it along to the centers
- Serve as is or dip cannoli ends in a small dish of mini chocolate chips, chocolate jimmies/sprinkles or shaved chocolate. As many or as little chocolate buts as you wish on the ends. Dust with powdered sugar and serve
- Fill shortly before serving ()and hour or so) for best results (although they do hold up linger, since there is no "wet" cheese to add moisture to shells, making them soggy
If you like the idea of these chocolate dipped cannoli shells filled with peanut butter filling, you may also enjoy making my 4 Ingredient Chocolate & Peanut Butter Squares. They are one of the very first posts I did here on Soufflé Bombay a decade ago. Oprah Winfrey even Pinned them years ago which caused me to lose my mind a little, in the best way!
Hope you try this fun twist on a cannoli and enjoy them! You can always try this Peanut Butter & Chocolate Mug Cake, so easy and satisfying! You may also enjoy my Prize-Winning key Lime Pie recipe or my Chinese Marble Cookies
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli's
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 TBS butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Mini or full size chocolate chips or chocolate jimmies/sprinkles and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Melt your chocolate chips either in your microwave or in a double boiler.
- Once melted, generously dip the edges of each cannoli into the chocolate.
- Place cannoli shells on a parchment lined baking sheet to firm up, either at room temperature (if it is not hot out), in your refrigerator or cool garage.
- Combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and heavy cream in your mixer bowl and mix on medium until smooth (4 minutes).
- Shortly before serving, fill each cannoli shell with the filling, piping some into each end. You can simply use a baggie that seals (or a pastry bag), snip of one corner to allow a ½ inch opening. Place opening into each side of the cannoli shell and squeeze until filled.
- Decorate the ends of each cannoli with chocolate chips, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
- You can also throw in chocolate chips into the peanut butter filling if you like to have chocolate chips throughout, your choice.
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy!!
Recipe originally published 2014. Updated October 2021 with photos and additional text.
Marie Matter says
Yummm! What a delicious day!!!
Stacy Rushton says
Those look fabulous, Colleen! I can see why you were overrun by a gang of young guys. 🙂 Bet you are the favorite mom on the block!
Tammigirl says
I make peanut butter squares? Did you have those when you were in school? A lunch lady shared the recipe with me and they are a fantastic hit!
Noelle says
Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies will do just fine!
Renee says
Best. Cannolis. Ever. I repeat: Best. Cannolis. Ever.
jenny says
Oooooo those look yummy
Lisa says
LOVE that you put this fun twist on cannolis! I grew up with cannolis and think your version looks WAY better! Yum!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
omg, I love your chocolate peanut butter cannolis!!!! I've always wanted to try making cannolis and now I can!! Pinned!
Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says
How did I not know it was chocolate peanut butter day?? I have a chocolate peanut pin board after all. I adore cannoli - these look beyond amazing.
Sheryl says
I love chocolate peanut butter squares!
Liz Berg says
What a terrific idea! Your cannolis look amazing!!!
The Cooking Actress says
*both hands in the air, waving wildly and my legs because I LOVE CANNOLI!* you have merged some of my favorite things into 1 package I am OBSESSED with these cannoli!!! eee!
Wanda McHenry says
I make a peanut pie with a chocolate crust and then layered with melted chocolate. Then it's topped with Cool Whip and decorated with stipes of chocolate and peanut butter in a crisscross pattern. It's fabulous!!
Julie Cover says
My favorite chocolate-peanut butter treat is Reese's
Melissa Smith says
Chocolate chip peanut butter cookies are my favorite chocolate peanut butter treat!
amanda bridges says
My kids eat PB and Nutella sandwiches almost every day!
Alexis Ciabattoni says
My favorite treat might have to be Reese's Pieces - but this is a close call!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Normally I would pass over a cannoli for anything else. But these babies look amazing.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
These are the king of cannolis, Colleen! No wonder those 12 year old boys devoured everything - I would too! Your photo is fabulous. I wish I could reach into my screen and grab a handful of your cannolis!
Karen Hartzell says
These are amazing looking cannolis! Gorgeous photos too!
jeanagirl1 says
Peanut butter and chocolate brownies
Jeana O'donnell-Murphy
Jessica Kuligowski says
Chocolate and peanut butter s'mores!
kathy d. says
Reece cups
BecHeflin says
I've never had a cannoli, but this one sure is calling my name!
Angela - Mind Over Batter says
Ooooh, oooh MEEEEEE! That's me raising both hands in the air. Side note: Can I wave them like I just don't care? I LOVE CANNOLI! That it all...
Janet Gillich says
Peanut butter cup
Cindy Kerschner says
I haven't had canonoli in years. These look amazing, Colleen!
wilma2389 says
My favorite is peanut butter cups followed closely by brownies with peanut butter icing
Carla Shiver says
I like chocolate peanut butter fudge brownies the most.I also like peanut butter cups.
butterbasilandbreadcrumbs.com says
This is so perfect Colleen!! My co-worker will periodically walk by my cubicle and yell out cannolis!! I need to make these for her... lol.. they're perfect...and I know just as delicious as they look! You're awesome. 🙂 She is going to love this..
Jennifer Hudson Mosher says
Those look amazingly delish!! And a couple garnishes could make them into little bunnies for Easter!
Renee Knight says
Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies just to name a few. I haven't found any peanut butter and chocolate combination I don't like.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Oh man, I've been drooling over these every since you posted them on Facebook. They look so stinkin good!
Kelly @ Kelly Bakes says
I seriously love these so so much. Cannoli are one of my favorite desserts--a huge treat whenever I go to Italian bakeries. I love that you combined them with my favorite flavor combo and made them easy to make at home!
Carrie Vibert says
I love that this makes 4 cannolis... so I can share...or not. 🙂 Happy Chocolate Peanut Butter Day!
Kelli Davidson says
This is so wonderful and since cannolies are my very favorite - Don't need a fork or spoon!
Carla says
Ok lady you are a genius! Not only do I love this idea, my dad loves both cannolis and chocolate peanut butter. I can't wait to make these for him.
cariluvs says
Chocolate - peanut butter? I'm a purist. I like small pieces of dark chocolate dipped in peanut butter and then cool whip.
Michelle says
I love anything peanut butter. We always have creamy and crunchy on hand. These cannolis look amazing:) , will have to make. Thanks for sharing.
Di says
My Mom's recipe for Peanut Blossom cookies
Carolyn says
These are so freakin' gorgeous, girl! I lurve them.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
these look like the best cannoli ever!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I crave cannolis. This looks divine. My favorite chocolate peanut butter recipe is Peanut butter pie in a chocolate crust.
Sarah Reid says
My stepfamily would totally adopt you for this recipe!
Danielle says
Peanut butter cups
Robyn Wright of RobynsOnlineWorld.com says
I can't help but love peanut butter cups - they were a special treat my dad would get for me when I was a little girl so there is a sentimental attachment. These cannolis may give them a run for their money though!
kmcgrew213 says
buckeye balls!
Rod says
when filling the Cannoli shells I used my Jerky gun with a round attachment lot easier than a baggie or pastry bag
Colleen says
Wow, great tip! Thanks!!
Colleen says
Hi Ann, Yes, I find them at Italian Markets and even my local ACME grocery store.
Fitoru Fitness says
Wow the ingredients are truly healthful and easy to procure. It's easy to prepare too. Thanks for sharing!
MyKetoPartner says
Yummy! I really want to try it.
Matteo says
Cannolo=singular, Cannoli=plural. Never cannoliS.
Colleen says
Thanks for the education!
Lois says
Where's the ricotta? No ricotta, not a canolli. Sounds really yummy, but not a real canolli
Colleen says
You could certainly add ricotta in...This was just a fun (and delicious)play on a cannoli
MyKetoPartner says
I truly can't resist these kinds of recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Colleen says
Enjoy!!
Blondie says
This is not an Italian Canoli. I have had peanut butter cannolis with ricotta cheese in them.
Colleen says
It's my fun take on a cannoli.