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