Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRistorante AttilioMini Cannoli Trays Recipe

Mini Cannoli Trays Recipe

Inspired by Ristorante Attilio
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Mini Cannoli Trays Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cannoli Shells

Cannoli Filling

Toppings

Method

Cannoli Shells Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Incorporate Wet Ingredients

    Add the softened butter, egg, and white wine or vinegar to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Rest the Dough

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

  5. 5

    Roll and Cut the Shells

    After resting, roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles of about 3-4 inches in diameter.

  6. 6

    Fry the Shells

    Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the dough circles until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Cannoli Filling Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix the Filling

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

  2. 8

    Chill the Filling

    Cover the filling and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Assembly and Toppings

  1. 9

    Fill the Shells

    Using a piping bag, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the chilled ricotta filling.

  2. 10

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the filled cannoli with chopped pistachios and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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