Cannoli Recipe
Fried cannoli shell stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips topped with powdered sugar and your choice of chocolate chips or pistachios
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shell
Ricotta Filling
Toppings
Method
Cannoli Shell Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg yolks, white wine (or vinegar), and melted butter. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer 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
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
- 5
Shape the Cannoli
Wrap each round of dough around a cannoli tube and seal the edges with a little water.
- 6
Fry the Shells
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Carefully fry the cannoli shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool on paper towels.
Ricotta Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Assembly and Serving
- 9
Fill the Cannoli
Using a pastry bag or a spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta filling.
- 10
Add Toppings
Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips or chopped pistachios if desired.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately for the best texture or refrigerate for a short period before serving.