Cannoli Recipe

Michelle Kim

Prepare this classic Italian dessert, Cannoli, featuring crispy, fried pastry tubes filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl For mixing the dough
1 Rolling Pin For rolling out the dough
1 Deep fryer or large pot with oil For frying the shells
1 Cannoli forms For shaping the shells
1 Pastry bag For filling the cannoli

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tbsp Granulated sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Unsalted butter Chilled and cut into small pieces
1 large Egg Lightly beaten
1/2 cup Marsala wine May substitute with white wine or water
2 cups Ricotta cheese Drained
3/4 cup Powdered sugar Add more to taste
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips Optional
1 Orange zest From one orange, optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and wine, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Wrap dough in plastic and let rest in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch circles.
Wrap each circle around a cannoli form and seal the edges with a bit of beaten egg.
Fry in preheated oil at 360°F (182°C) until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Let the shells cool on paper towels before gently removing the forms.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and orange zest, if using.
Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
Pipe the filling into the cooled shells from both ends.
Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to avoid a runny filling. You can also use chocolate-dipped shells for extra indulgence.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 1000mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword Cannoli, dessert, Italian, Pastry, Ricotta