Jul 09 2026

Cannoli Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.

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Ingredients

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Pastry Shells

Method

Prepare the Pastry Shells

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, white wine (or vinegar), and water. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and knead until the dough is smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Roll and Cut the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.

  3. 3

    Form the Shells

    Wrap each circle around a cannoli form, sealing the edges with water. Repeat until all dough is used.

  4. 4

    Fry the Shells

    In a deep fryer or heavy skillet, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cannoli shells in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Allow to cool before removing from the forms.

Prepare the Ricotta Filling

  1. 5

    Mix the Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.

  2. 6

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the chocolate chips into the ricotta mixture until evenly distributed.

  3. 7

    Fill the Cannoli

    Using a pastry bag or a spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta filling. Be generous to ensure they are well stuffed.

  4. 8

    Garnish

    Sprinkle the ends of the filled cannoli with chopped pistachios or almonds for added crunch and decoration.

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