Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBruno's Little ItalyChocolate Cannoli Siciliano Recipe

Chocolate Cannoli Siciliano Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Italian pastry (two per order).

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Ingredients

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Cannoli Shell

Method

Cannoli Shell

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg white and wine or vinegar, mixing until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Roll and Cut

    After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles about 4 inches in diameter.

  5. 5

    Fry the Shells

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube and secure with a bit of egg white. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Filling

  1. 6

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and orange zest. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  2. 7

    Fill the Cannoli

    Once the shells are completely cool, carefully remove them from the tubes. Use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.

Garnish

  1. 8

    Garnish

    Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chocolate shavings before serving.

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