Cannoli with Chocolate Chips

1. In a large bowl, stir ricotta cheese with 1 cup confectioners sugar until combined. Add almonds, chocolate chips and almond liqueur.

2. Carefully spoon into cannoli shells (or pipe from a pastry bag), filling from the center out.

3. Sprinkle individual serving plates with powdered sugar and cocoa, or sprinkle on cannoli. Garnish plates with cherries.

Cook's Note:

1/8 teaspoon almond extract mixed with 1 tablespoon water can be substituted for the almond liqueur.