Sunshine in Every Bite
If you love lemon meringue pie and crave crispy, handheld treats, this is your dream dessert. These Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis take all the classic flavorszesty lemon curd, marshmallowy meringue, and flaky pie crust and turn them into something totally unexpected and delightful.
Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re light, creamy, and impossible to resist. Bring them to picnics, backyard BBQs, or serve them as a no-fuss summer finale. Either way, they’ll disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No cannoli molds or deep-frying required
- Creamy, sweet, and tangy all at once
- Fun, elegant, and easy to make
- Perfect for warm-weather parties and holidays
Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis – A Sweet Twist on a Classic Summer Dessert
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 cannolis 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A zesty twist on a summer favorite, these Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis are light, sweet, and perfect for sunny days. They combine lemon curd, whipped topping, and meringue inside crisp pie crust shells. Dessert magic in every bite!
Ingredients
2 (9-inch) round pie dough circles
1 egg
1 tsp water
3/4 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut pie dough into 4-inch circles or ovals.
3. Whisk egg with water to make egg wash. Brush edges of dough lightly.
4. Roll dough circles loosely around foil-wrapped cannoli molds or crimped aluminum foil tubes. Seal edges gently.
5. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
6. Cool completely before removing molds.
7. In a bowl, mix lemon curd, marshmallow fluff, whipped topping, and lemon zest until smooth.
8. Spoon filling into a piping bag and fill cooled cannoli shells.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure the cannoli shells are fully cooled before filling to prevent melting.
You can prepare shells a day ahead and store in an airtight container.
Add crushed graham crackers to the ends for extra pie flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Tips for the Best Cannolis
- Let pie shells cool completely before filling.
- For extra flair, dip the ends in crushed graham crackers or white chocolate.
- Keep refrigerated if not serving right away.
Final Thought
These Lemon Meringue Pie Cannolis are fun, fresh, and full of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just treating yourself to something special, they’re guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
