Hand Dipped Cannoli Recipe
Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Dip, Sweetened Cream Filling
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Sweetened Cream Filling
Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Dip
Method
Cannoli Shells
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the white wine or vinegar. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead and Rest
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll and Cut
After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- 4
Fry the Shells
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube and secure with a bit of water. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool on paper towels.
Sweetened Cream Filling
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture until well combined.
- 7
Fill Cannoli
Using a piping bag, fill the cooled cannoli shells with the sweetened cream filling.
Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Dip
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 9
Prepare the Dip
Once melted, dip the ends of each filled cannoli into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- 10
Add Pistachios
Immediately sprinkle chopped pistachios on the chocolate-dipped ends before the chocolate sets.