Cannoli Recipe
Crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Shells
Filling
Method
Pastry Shells
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well. Make a well in the center and add the egg, white wine (or vinegar), and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead and Rest
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap the dough 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 thick. Cut into circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- 4
Shape the Shells
Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a little water. Repeat with all circles.
- 5
Fry the Shells
In a deep pot, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the cannoli shells in the oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Filling
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips (and pistachios if using) into the ricotta mixture until evenly distributed.
- 8
Fill the Cannoli
Once the pastry shells are completely cool, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta filling.
- 9
Serve
Dust the filled cannoli with additional powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade cannoli!