Craving cannoli but don’t want to spend hours making traditional shells? Try these cheat air fryer pistachio cannoli, made with soft tortilla wraps for a quick and easy twist on the classic Italian dessert! Instead of deep-frying dough, flour tortillas are shaped, baked in the air fryer until golden and crisp, then filled with a creamy pistachio and cream cheese filling.
This shortcut method gives you all the delicious crunch of traditional cannoli without the hassle—perfect for a last-minute sweet treat. Cover each cannoli shell in pistachio cream, roll in crushed pistachios, and enjoy a lighter, faster version of this delicious dessert.
What ingredients do I need to make Cheat air fryer pistachio cannoli?
Pistachio filling
- Cream cheese (full fat)
- Double/heavy cream
- Icing/powdered sugar
- Pistachio cream
Cannoli shells
- Large soft tortilla wraps
- Pistachios
- Pistachio cream
Scroll done to get the measurements and full instructions below…
Where do I get the Pistachio cream from?
Pistachio cream is one of my favourite things! It’s soooo delicious and tastes amazing in these cheesecake brownies. I use the Pistachio spread by the brand Pisti which you can get on Amazon here. It has a luxurious taste and the texture is so creamy and stays gooey after baking them in these brownies.
How do you make the cannoli shell using tortilla wraps?
Step one: Cut three 4″ circles in each tortilla wrap. (Cut as many as you can, you might get more or less depending on the size of the wrap)
Step two: Roll small pieces of foil into a log shape, wrap the tortilla around it, then pierce with a tooth pick to hold it together.
Step three: Spray the tortilla with spray oil.
Step four: Spray the air fryer with spray oil, preheat the air fryer at 190c for 5 minutes.
Step five: Place 4-5 cannoli shells in the air fryer, bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
How do you make the pistachio cheesecake filling?
The creamy pistachio cream cheese filling tastes amazing and only needs four ingredients. So how do you make it?
You might already have three out of the four ingredients you need in your kitchen – cream cheese (full fat), double/heavy cream and Icing/powdered sugar. You can get the Pistachio cream I on Amazon Uk here.
It’s so easy to make, just mix the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, then add the icing sugar and pistachio cream. Mix until combined, then put in the cream. Mix with an electric hand mixer until combined, that’s it. Keep it in the fridge until ready to use.
How to turn the tortilla shells into Pistachio cannoli?
Step one: Chop the pistachios into small pieces.
Step two: Spread some of the pistachio cream on the cannoli shell, then coat in the chopped pistachios.
Step three: Add the pistachio filling into a piping bag or ziplock if you do not have one.
Step four: Drizzle a little pistachio cream on each cannoli, serve immediately.
Tips for making the Best cheat air fryer pistachio cannoli?
1. Air Fry at the Right Temperature
- Do a test and cook only two shells at 190°C (370°F) for 7 minutes.
- Watch closely to avoid burning—air fryers vary in power.
- Once you are happy with the temperature continue to cook the rest of the shells.
2. Fill & Decorate Like a Pro
- Fill the cannoli just before serving to keep the shells crisp.
- You do not want them to become soggy!
3. Store & Serve
- Store unfilled shells in an airtight container to keep them crispy.
- Leftover filled cannoli should be kept in the fridge and enjoyed within a few hours for the best texture.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Cheat Air fryer Pistachio Cannoli
1. What can I use if I don’t have a cannoli mold?
No cannoli mold? No problem! Use rolled-up aluminum foil and a tooth pick to wrap the tortillas around while air frying.
2. How do I prevent the shells from unrolling?
Secure the tortilla wraps with toothpicks before placing them in the air fryer. Just remember to remove them before filling!
3. Do I have to use cream cheese?
Yes! you can use Mascarpone or ricotta instead of cream cheese.
4. How far in advance can I make them?
For the best texture, fill the cannoli just before serving. However, you can:
Make the shells ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Prepare the filling and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days before piping into the shells.
5. Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes! Use gluten-free flour tortillas instead of regular ones. Just check that all other ingredients are gluten-free.
6. Can I store leftovers?
Filled cannoli should be eaten fresh for the best crunch.
If you like these Cheat Air fryer Pistachio Cannoli, check out these other pistachio recipes…
Ingredients
Pistachio filling
- 240g cream cheese (full fat)
- 200ml double/heavy cream
- 3tbsp icing/powdered sugar
- 4tbsp pistachio cream
Cannoli shells
- 7 large tortilla wraps
- 80g pistachios without shells
- 5-6tbsp Pistachio cream
This recipe will make approximately 20 cannoli.
Instructions
Pistachio filling
- Mix the cream cheese, pistachio cream and icing sugar in a bowl until combined.
- Pour in the cream, mix together with an electric beater until combined.
- Place in the fridge until ready to use.
Cannoli shells
- Cut three 4" circles in each tortilla wrap. (Cut as many as you can, you might get more or less depending on the size of the wrap)
- Roll small pieces of foil into a log shape, wrap the tortilla around it, then pierce with a tooth pick to hold it together.
- Spray the tortilla with spray oil.
- Spray the air fryer with spray oil, preheat the air fryer at 190c for 5 minutes.
- Place 4-5 cannoli shells in the air fryer, bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
Assemble
- Chop the pistachios into small pieces.
- Spread some of the pistachio cream on the cannoli shell, then coat in the chopped pistachios.
- Add the pistachio filling into a piping bag or ziplock if you do not have one.
- Pipe into each end of the cannoli shell.
- Drizzle a little pistachio cream on each cannoli, serve immediately.
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