Indulge in the creamy and crunchy goodness of homemade cannoli with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for impressing guests at a gathering or treating yourself to a sweet treat, these traditional Italian pastries are sure to please any palate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Marsala wine until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing edge with egg white.
- In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil to 375°F. Fry cannoli shells until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from oil and cool on paper towels. Carefully remove tubes once shells are cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract. Fill a pastry bag with the mixture and pipe into cannoli shells. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
