Jul 14 2026
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Cannolis Recipe

Inspired by ItalX
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Whipped espresso mascarpone, orange-chocolate glaze, espresso

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Ingredients

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Cannoli Shells

Orange-Chocolate Glaze

Method

Cannoli Shells

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg, white wine (or vinegar), and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough 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.

  4. 4

    Roll and Cut the Dough

    Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles (about 4 inches in diameter).

  5. 5

    Fry the Shells

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Filling

  1. 6

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

  2. 7

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, brewed espresso, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.

  3. 8

    Fold in Whipped Cream

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.

  4. 9

    Fill the Shells

    Using a piping bag, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the mascarpone filling.

Orange-Chocolate Glaze

  1. 10

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

  2. 11

    Add Orange Juice

    Stir in the orange juice until well combined.

  3. 12

    Glaze the Cannolis

    Dip the ends of the filled cannoli in the orange-chocolate glaze. Let set on a wire rack before serving.

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