Description
Cannoli, the beloved Italian dessert, features crispy pastry shells filled with a luscious sweet ricotta filling. This homemade cannoli recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful desserts are easy to make and endlessly customizable. Enjoy the satisfying crunch paired with creamy goodness for a truly unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons white wine or vinegar
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add egg yolk and wine, then knead until smooth. Chill for at least one hour.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Wrap around cannoli forms and fry in hot oil until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips until smooth.
- Once cooled, fill each shell with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Garnish with powdered sugar and chopped nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg