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Homemade Cannoli

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Homemade cannoli are a classic Italian dessert featuring crispy fried pastry shells filled with a creamy, lightly sweetened ricotta mixture. These bakery-style treats are customizable, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions or when you want a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

  • For the shells:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup white wine or vinegar
  • Water, as needed
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
  • For the filling:
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add egg yolk and white wine. Mix and knead until a smooth dough forms. Wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
  3. While the dough rests, beat ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in optional mix-ins. Chill the filling.
  4. Roll dough thin and cut into circles or ovals. Wrap around cannoli tubes and seal with egg white.
  5. Fry in hot oil at 350°F until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool completely before removing molds.
  6. Pipe chilled filling into cooled shells. Garnish with chocolate chips, pistachios, or powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Drain ricotta well to prevent soggy filling.
  • Only fill cannoli right before serving for crisp texture.
  • Shells can be baked at 400°F for a lighter version.
  • Store shells and filling separately if not serving immediately.
  • Try mascarpone or espresso powder in the filling for variation.

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