Grimaldi’s Famous Cannoli Recipe
Fried pastry dough filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
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Fried Pastry Dough
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the egg, wine or vinegar, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
Divide the dough into small pieces. Roll each piece out on a floured surface until very thin.
- 5
Fry the Cannoli Shells
Cut the rolled dough into circles and wrap them around cannoli tubes. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the wrapped dough until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Fill the Cannoli
Once the shells are cooled, carefully remove them from the tubes. Use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta mixture.
- 7
Serve
Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar before serving.
