Cannoli Recipe
Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Shell
Ricotta Filling
Garnish
Method
Pastry Shell
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients
Add in the egg yolks, white wine (or vinegar), and melted unsalted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Rest the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Roll and Cut
Roll out the dough thinly, and cut into circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter).
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
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
Fill the Cannoli
Once the pastry shells are completely cooled, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta filling.
Garnish
Garnish the Cannoli
Sprinkle the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and chopped pistachios before serving.