Description
Learn to make authentic Italian cannoli with this easy recipe. Crispy shells filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta cheese mixture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Marsala wine (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- Chopped pistachios or mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add melted butter, egg, vinegar, and Marsala wine (if using). Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough thinly. Cut into circles.
- Fry the dough circles in hot oil until golden brown and bubbly. Drain on paper towels.
- While the shells cool, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Fill the cooled cannoli shells with the ricotta mixture.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios or mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta cheese is very well-drained for a firm filling.
- Fry cannoli shells in oil heated to 350°F (175°C).
- Fill cannoli shells just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cannoli, Italian dessert, ricotta, fried pastry, sweet treat, easy recipe