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Cannoli Recipe

Delicious homemade cannoli with a crispy shell and creamy filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Shells

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg large egg beaten
  • ½ cup white wine or as needed

Filling

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese drained
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add beaten egg and wine, a little at a time, until dough forms. Knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll dough out thinly and cut into circles. Wrap around cannoli tubes and seal edges with egg white.
  4. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool and remove from tubes.
  5. For filling, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Fill cooled shells with ricotta mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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Cannoli
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