This dish combines the creamy texture of overnight oats layered with the rich, sweet flavors of cannoli filling.
Toasty pistachios add crunch and a subtle saltiness that complements the chocolaty topping.
Read on for expert tips, including how to shop for ricotta.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Spread 34 cup ricotta on a paper-towel-lined plate; top with more paper towels.
Gently press down to remove excess moisture; let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the ricotta to a small bowl.
(Alternatively, place ricotta in a double layer of cheesecloth.
Gather the cheesecloth up around the ricotta; gently squeeze out any excess liquid.)
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Spoon 12 cup oat mixture into each of 4 (8-ounce) jars.
Top each with 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture, then top each with 12 cup oat mixture.
Stir 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil together in a small microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave on High until the chocolate chips are melted, 45 to 60 seconds.
Stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and incorporated into the oil.
Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the melted chocolate over each jar, spreading to cover the entire surface.
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Refrigerate, uncovered, until the chocolate layer is almost fully set, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the chocolate with the remaining 1 tablespoon pistachios.
Refrigerate the jars, uncovered, until the chocolate is fully set, about 5 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overnight oats should last a few days in the refrigerator.
For a satisfyingly crunchy topping, be sure to add it right before serving.
If you cant wait until breakfast, thats no problem.
you’re free to dig in after just two hours.
However, the texture becomes more luscious and creamy when you let them chill overnight.
While oats are naturally gluten-free, they sometimes get contaminated with wheat during processing.
If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to purchase certified gluten-free oats.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
