Instructions: For chocolate filling, in a medium bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Stir in ricotta, chocolate and pistachios. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

For coffee filling, in a medium bowl, dissolve coffee in 1 teaspoon boiling water. Stir in sugar, ricotta and hazelnuts; mix well. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

To fill cannoli shells, spoon or pipe a filling into each shell or crust.

(Shells are available at Italian markets or in the specialty food section of most grocery stores.) Serve immediately.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes plus chilling

Cooking Time: None

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