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Ingredients
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Cannolo Shells
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Cannolo Shells
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolks and wine until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Roll and Cut the Dough
On a floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into circles of about 4 inches in diameter.
- 3
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each circle around a metal cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare the Ricotta Filling
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and orange zest until smooth.
- 5
Fill the Cannoli
Once the shells are cool, carefully remove them from the tubes. Fill a piping bag with the ricotta mixture and pipe it into each shell from both ends.
- 6
Serve
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious cannoli!