Cannoli Stuffed Dates – California Dates

Ingredients

• 36 California medjool dates, pitted
• 2 cups Whole milk ricotta, strained
• 1/4 cup Confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp Freshly grated orange zest, plus more for garnishing
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Mini chocolate chips or grated dark chocolate, plus additional for garnishing
• 2-3 Waffle cones, broken up into small pieces (optional)