Description
Delight in the creamy and crisp perfection of homemade Cannoli in the classic Sicilian style, a dessert that embodies tradition and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add softened butter, egg, and wine to the dry ingredients. Knead into a smooth dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer. Fry dough circles until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Fill fried dough shells with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the ricotta filling.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg