Cannoli Recipe
Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Shell
Ricotta Filling
Garnish
Method
Pastry Shell
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Add the unsalted butter into the flour mixture and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- 3
Add Egg and Liquid
Stir in the egg, white wine (or vinegar), and water until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Roll and Cut
Once chilled, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch circles.
- 6
Shape the Cannoli
Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
- 7
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pastry tubes until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Ricotta Filling
- 8
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- 9
Add Flavor
Stir in the vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- 10
Fill the Shells
Once the pastry shells have cooled, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
Garnish
- 11
Garnish the Cannoli
Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios or chocolate shavings as desired.
