Description
Indulge in the classic Italian dessert with this homemade cannoli recipe. Crispy, fried shells filled with a sweet ricotta mixture make for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the shells:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup white wine (or as needed)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- vegetable oil for frying
For the filling:
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (well drained)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional toppings:
- powdered sugar for dusting
- chopped pistachios
- additional chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the shells: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter, add egg, wine, and vinegar. Knead, chill, roll out thin, cut, wrap around cannoli tubes, fry, and drain.
- Make the filling: Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Fold in chocolate chips. Pipe into shells before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Dust with powdered sugar, pistachios, or chocolate chips.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well for a smooth filling.
- Shells can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
- Fill shells just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
