Cannoli Recipe
Make Cannoli Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Cannoli Shells
For the Ricotta Filling
For Garnish
Method
Preparing the Cannoli Shells
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well. Add the unsalted butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolk and white wine or vinegar. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 2
Rest the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Roll and Cut the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it’s about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
- 4
Shape the Shells
Wrap each circle of dough around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
- 5
Preparing the Ricotta Filling
- 6
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 7
Fill the Cannoli
Using a piping bag or a small spoon, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta filling.
Final Touches
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the filled cannoli and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
