Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTrattoria MercattoCannolo Recipe

Cannolo Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time2h
Serves12

pistachio crema pasticcera, lime white chocolate

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Ingredients

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Cannoli Shells

Pistachio Crema Pasticcera

Lime White Chocolate Ganache

Method

Cannoli Shells

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center and add melted butter, egg yolk, and white wine. Mix until a dough forms, adding water if necessary.

  2. 2

    Knead and Roll Out

    Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. Roll out thinly and cut into circles.

  3. 3

    Fry the Shells

    Wrap the circles around cannoli forms and seal the edges with egg wash. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool.

Pistachio Crema Pasticcera

  1. 4

    Blend Pistachios

    In a food processor, blend the shelled pistachios until finely ground.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar until dissolved. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch. Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. Return to the pan and cook until thick.

  3. 6

    Combine

    Stir in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract. Let cool before filling the cannoli.

Lime White Chocolate Ganache

  1. 7

    Heat Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just starts to simmer.

  2. 8

    Melt Chocolate

    Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add lime zest and lime juice and mix well.

  3. 9

    Drizzle

    Drizzle the ganache over filled cannoli or serve on the side.

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