Cannolo Recipe
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
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
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
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
- 4
Blend Pistachios
In a food processor, blend the shelled pistachios until finely ground.
- 5
- 6
Combine
Stir in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract. Let cool before filling the cannoli.
Lime White Chocolate Ganache
- 7
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just starts to simmer.
- 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.
- 9
Drizzle
Drizzle the ganache over filled cannoli or serve on the side.
