Delicious Homemade Cannoli Recipe

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Delicious Homemade Cannoli Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 14, 2024

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of traditional Italian cannoli with this homemade recipe. Crispy fried shells filled with creamy ricotta filling, topped with a touch of powdered sugar and chocolate chips – a true taste of Italy in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Slowly add white wine and mix until a dough forms.
  2. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles. Wrap around metal cannoli tubes and seal edges with egg white.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer and fry cannoli shells until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips. Fill cooled cannoli shells with the ricotta mixture.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar and additional chocolate chips before serving. Enjoy your homemade cannoli!

Interesting Facts

  • Cannoli originated in Sicily and are a popular dessert in Italian-American cuisine.
  • The word 'cannoli' means 'little tube' in Italian, referring to the tube-shaped pastry shell.