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cannoli-recipe

Cannoli Recipe

Delicious homemade cannoli with a crispy shell and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Cannoli tubes
  • Deep fryer

Ingredients:  

Shells

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg yolk beaten
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Filling

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese drained
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions: 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add egg yolk and wine, mixing until dough forms. Knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough thin and cut into circles. Wrap around cannoli tubes and fry until golden. Remove and let cool.
  • For filling, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Fill cooled shells with ricotta mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes:

For extra flavor, dip the ends of the cannoli in melted chocolate before filling.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cannoli
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