Pistachio Cannoli Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cannoli Shells
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Cannoli Shells
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolks and wine/vinegar until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- 2
Roll and Cut the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles using a round cutter, about 4 inches in diameter.
- 3
Fry the Shells
Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C). Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Pistachio Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, chopped pistachios, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the ricotta mixture until combined.
- 5
Fill the Cannoli
Once the shells are cooled, carefully remove them from the tubes. Use a piping bag to fill each shell with the pistachio filling.
- 6
Serve
Dust with additional powdered sugar and garnish with whole pistachios if desired. Serve immediately.