Cannoli Siciliano Recipe
Mascarpone, chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
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For the Cannoli Shells
For the Filling
Method
For the Cannoli Shells
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg white and wine (or vinegar), mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 2
Rest the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Roll and Cut the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- 4
Form the Shells
Wrap each circle of dough around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of water. Make sure they are tightly sealed.
- 5
Fry the Shells
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the shells for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Let cool completely before removing the tubes.
For the Filling
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- 8
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- 9
Fill the Cannoli Shells
Using a piping bag, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the mascarpone filling. Be generous!
- 10
Serve
Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your homemade Cannoli Siciliano!