Cannoli Recipe
Indulge in our classic cannoli, featuring a crispy pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, dusted with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Shells
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the cannoli dough on a floured surface until thin. Cut into 4-inch circles.
- 3
Fry the Shells
Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube and seal the edges with a bit of egg wash. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- 4
Assemble the Cannoli
Once the shells are cool, carefully remove them from the tubes. Using a pastry bag, fill each shell with the chilled ricotta filling. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
