Mascarpone, Vanilla bean and Cream filled Cannoli

 

   Preparation Time: 15 minutes
   Serves approx 6

   Cannoli shells (can be purchased ones as i have done)
   150g of Mascarpone cheese
   200ml fresh cream whipping cream
   1/2 a vanilla bean cut down centre
   1/2 cup caster sugar
   dusting icing sugar

   Either require a hand piping tool kit or you can buy Multix piping bags (supermarket)
  

    To prepare these pre purchased shells combine the cream and the sugar with an electric beater until thick.  Then scrape the vanilla bean innards into the cream.  Add the mascarpone cheese and hand stir until blended through.  Always taste test your cream and add any extra sugar if required to your taste.

Add the cream into the piping bag and carefully fill each cannoli.  I used the plate to hold the cannoli down while piping or it rolls around. Be careful to fill each end.

Dust with icing sugar and serve with a nice pot of tea or coffee