Cannoli Recipe
Fried pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Garnish
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix it with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the egg yolks and white wine (or vinegar) until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- 6
Chill the Filling
Cover the filling and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Frying Cannoli
- 7
Roll Out Dough
After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles of about 5 inches in diameter.
- 8
Shape Cannoli
Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli form, sealing the edge with a little water.
- 9
Heat Oil for Frying
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry Cannoli
Carefully add the wrapped cannoli to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn them as needed.
- 11
Drain and Cool
Remove the cannoli from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly before removing the forms.
Assembling Cannoli
- 12
Fill Cannoli
Once the cannoli shells are cool, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the chilled ricotta filling.
- 13
Garnish
Sprinkle the ends of the filled cannoli with chopped pistachios if desired, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
