Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsZeffiro's Pizzeria DowntownChocolate Chip Cannoli Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cannoli Shells

Garnish

Method

Preparing Cannoli Shells

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk and wine or vinegar. Gradually mix in water until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Roll and Cut

    Roll out the dough very thinly on a floured surface. Cut into circles (about 4 inches in diameter).

  3. 3

    Shape and Fry

    Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube and seal the edges with a bit of water. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making the Filling

  1. 4

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the ricotta mixture. Stir in mini chocolate chips.

Assembling Cannoli

  1. 5

    Fill the Shells

    Using a piping bag, fill each cooled cannoli shell with the ricotta filling.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Sprinkle the filled cannoli with chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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