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Ingredients
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For the Shells
For the Filling
For Garnish
Method
For the Shells
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg yolk, white wine (or vinegar), and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Roll and Cut Shells
After resting, roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles using a cookie cutter. Wrap each circle around a cannoli form.
- 5
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the wrapped dough until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Filling
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 7
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios (if using) into the ricotta mixture.
- 8
Fill the Shells
Once the shells are completely cool, use a pastry bag to fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
For Garnish
- 9
Garnish
Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and sprinkle with additional chopped pistachios if desired.