Cannoli Traditional Recipe
Sicilian pastry shell filled with a ricotta cheese filling and topped with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Shell
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Pastry Shells
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Mix until crumbly. Add the egg, wine, and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- 2
Roll and Cut
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter).
- 3
Shape the Cannoli
Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a little water. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- 5
Fill the Cannoli
Once the shells are cool, carefully remove them from the tubes and use a pastry bag to fill with the ricotta mixture.
- 6
Serve
Dust the filled cannoli with confectioners' sugar before serving.
