Jul 14 2026
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Cannoli Recipe

Inspired by Noble Crust of St. Petersburg
Time2h
Serves12

Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cream.

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Ingredients

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Pastry Shell

Ricotta Filling

Method

Pastry Shell

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and mix well. Add in the butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and wine (or vinegar). Add this mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Roll and Cut Dough

    After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a round cutter or glass.

  4. 4

    Fry the Shells

    Heat the oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each dough circle around a metal cannoli form and secure the ends with a little water. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Ricotta Filling

  1. 5

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

  2. 6

    Add Mix-ins

    Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.

  3. 7

    Fill the Cannoli

    Using a piping bag, fill the fried cannoli shells with the ricotta filling. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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