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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Nutella Filling
Garnish
Method
Cannoli Shells
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the egg yolk, white wine or vinegar, and water until a dough forms.
- 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
Roll and Cut the Dough
Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles (about 5 inches in diameter).
- 5
Shape the Cannoli
Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a little water. Repeat with remaining dough.
- 6
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the cannoli shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Nutella Filling
- 7
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Fold in Whipped Cream
If using, gently fold in the whipped cream to the Nutella mixture for a lighter texture.
- 9
Fill the Cannoli
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the Nutella filling.
Garnish
- 10
Garnish the Cannoli
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the filled cannoli and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
