Cannoli Siciliani Recipe
House-made Shell, Candied Orange, Ricotta, Dark Chocolate
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Ingredients
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Shell
Filling
Method
Shell Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and white wine, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for a few minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Roll and Cut the Shells
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a 4-inch cutter. Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
- 3
Fry the Shells
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the wrapped dough until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool before removing the tubes.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Fill the Shells
Once the shells are completely cool, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta filling. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
