Directions

1. Place the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla into a bowl, and then beat the mixture until thoroughly blended and smooth in texture. Add the chocolate pieces, stir to combine and then place in the refrigerator, covered, for 1 hour to chill.
2. Transfer the chilled filling to a pastry bag fitted with a large tip, and pipe the chocolate mixture into the cannoli cones. Place onto a serving platter and then chill the filled cannoli in the refrigerator for 1 hour prior to serving with a dusting of powdered sugar.