Chocolate Cannoli Recipe
Italian pastry (two per order).
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Ricotta Filling
Topping
Method
Cannoli Shells
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
In the same bowl, add egg yolks, white wine (or vinegar), melted unsalted butter, and water. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) and cut into 4-inch circles.
- 5
Fry the Shells
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each circle around a metal cannoli tube and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and let cool on paper towels.
Ricotta Filling
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- 7
Add Flavorings
Stir in vanilla extract and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- 8
Fill the Shells
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta filling.
Topping
- 9
Dust with Sugar
Sprinkle the filled cannoli with powdered sugar.
- 10
Finish with Chocolate
Top with chocolate shavings for decoration.
