Cannoli Recipe
orange marmalade, vanilla cheesecake filling, pistachio, blood orange sorbet
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Vanilla Cheesecake Filling
Garnish
Method
Prepare Cannoli Shells
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, egg, white wine (or vinegar), and water. Knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Roll and Fry
Roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles. Wrap around cannoli tubes and seal the edges with a bit of water. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Filling
- 3
Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and orange marmalade, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- 4
Fill the Cannoli
Using a piping bag, fill the cooled cannoli shells with the vanilla cheesecake filling.
Serve
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the filled cannoli with chopped pistachios and serve with a scoop of blood orange sorbet on the side.