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Cannoli Recipe

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Dec 26 2025

2h

Serves 12

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Recipe information

Make Cannoli in just 2h . Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese.

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Ingredients

Pastry Shell

Ricotta Filling

Garnish

Preparation

Pastry Shell

1. Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Add in the egg yolks, white wine (or vinegar), and melted unsalted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

3. Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

4. Rest the Dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

5. Roll and Cut

Roll out the dough thinly, and cut into circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter).

6. Fry the Shells

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Ricotta Filling

7. Prepare the Filling

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.

8. Fill the Cannoli

Once the pastry shells are completely cooled, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta filling.

Garnish

9. Garnish the Cannoli

Sprinkle the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and chopped pistachios before serving.

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