Cannoli Recipe
Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Shells
Ricotta Filling
Method
Pastry Shells
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the melted butter, beaten egg, and white wine (or vinegar) to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out circles (about 4 inches in diameter).
- 5
Form the Shells
Wrap each dough circle around a metal cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
- 6
Fry the Shells
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the dough-wrapped tubes until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool before carefully sliding off the tubes.
Ricotta Filling
- 7
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios or almonds if using.
- 9
Fill the Cannoli Shells
Using a pastry bag or a spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta filling, making sure to fill both ends.
