Handmade Cannolis Recipe
Filled with chocolate chip filling then drizzled with chocolate.
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Filling
Chocolate Drizzle
Method
Cannoli Shells
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolks and white wine, mixing until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll and Cut the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter.
- 4
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C). Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube and seal the edges with water. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Filling
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
- 7
Fill the Shells
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta mixture.
Chocolate Drizzle
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 9
Drizzle the Chocolate
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filled cannoli using a fork or a piping bag.
