Sicilian Cannoli

• For 12 people
• Preparation time : 90 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Cannoli Shells
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Granulated sugar : 2 tbsp
  • Cocoa powder : 2 tbsp
  • Salt : 1/8 tsp
  • Unsalted butter : 2 tbsp
  • White wine vinegar : 1 tbsp
  • Egg yolk : 1
  • Water : 1/2 cup
  • Vegetable oil (for frying) :
• Cannoli Filling
  • Ricotta cheese : 2 cups
  • Powdered sugar : 1 cup
  • Vanilla extract : 1 tsp
  • Chocolate chips : 1/2 cup

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Steps

• Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in vinegar, egg yolk, and enough water to form a firm dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a 5-inch round cutter. Wrap around metal cannoli tubes, sealing edges with water.
• Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep-fryer. Fry shells until golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Cool before carefully removing shells from tubes.
• For the filling, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
• Fill a pastry bag with the ricotta mixture and pipe into both ends of the cannoli shells. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Tips

• Make sure the oil is at the right temperature before frying the cannoli shells to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
• You can customize the filling by adding chopped pistachios, candied fruit, or orange zest for extra flavor.

Information

• Cannoli are best enjoyed fresh, so fill the shells just before serving to keep them crispy.