Vanilla Cannoli Recipe
Traditional vanilla cannoli garnished with chocolate chips and powdered sugar
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Filling
Garnish
Method
Cannoli Shells
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Egg Yolk and Liquid
Stir in the egg yolk, white wine (or vinegar), and water. Mix until the dough comes together.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Roll and Cut the Dough
After resting, roll out the dough until it's very thin. Cut into circles using a 4-inch round cutter.
- 6
Shape the Shells
Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a little water.
- 7
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the wrapped shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Filling
- 8
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 9
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips into the ricotta mixture.
- 10
Fill the Shells
Once the cannoli shells have cooled, use a piping bag to fill each shell with the ricotta filling.
Garnish
- 11
Garnish the Cannoli
Sprinkle the filled cannoli with powdered sugar and additional mini chocolate chips as desired before serving.
