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cannoli-recipe

Cannoli Recipe

A classic Italian dessert with a crispy shell and creamy filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Shells

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg large egg beaten
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 qt vegetable oil for frying

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, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add beaten egg and wine, mix until dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles.
  6. Wrap circles around cannoli tubes and seal edges with beaten egg.
  7. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry shells until golden brown.
  8. Remove shells from tubes and let cool.
  9. For the filling, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
  10. Pipe filling into cooled shells and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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