Deep Fried Cannoli | Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar, plus more for garnish
• 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur or orange liqueur
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, chopped (optional), plus 3/4 cup, finely chopped, for garnish
• 12 can cannoli shells
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate, melted