CANNOLI

Prep Time: 40 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Chill Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins | Yield: 28 Servings

You will surely love this Cannoli! It has a sweet filling that is very addicting! Each bite is just packed with delicious flavors. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Shells

• Vegetable oil or shortening, for frying (about 8 c)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 Egg white
• 3 tablespoons (43 grams) unsalted butter, diced into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 c marsala wine, then more as needed
• 1 3/4 c (250 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (18 grams) of granulated sugar

Filling

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 c (126 grams) mini chocolate chips
• 32 ounces whole milk ricotta, strained
• Chopped unsalted pistachios, optional
• 1 1/2 c (180 grams) powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS :

Cannoli Shells:

1. Add salt, sugar, and flour to a food processor. Pulse for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the butter, then pulse again until the texture of the mixture becomes smooth.
3. Add the egg and marsala, then pulse again until well incorporated and forms into a dough.
4. Add oil to the inside of a bowl, then place the dough in it. Cover and allow it to rise for 30 minutes to 2 hours on the counter.
5. Place a large pot on the stove and turn the heat to about 355 degrees F. Add 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil and allow it to become hot.
6. Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface, then place the dough on it. Roll it out into a thin piece.
7. Slice the dough into circles with a 4-inch cookie cutter. Coat each cannoli foil with oil, then wrap each dough around it.
8. Add them to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Transfer them onto a clean plate lined with paper towels to drain oil.
9. Remove each shell from the cannoli form. Let them rest for a few minutes at room temperature. Fill each cannoli with the fillings.

To Make the Cannoli Filling:

• Add cinnamon, chocolate chips, strained ricotta, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Stir everything until well blended.
• Move the mixture inside a piping bag. Fill each cannoli with it.

Notes:

• Feel free to use sweet or dry marsala wine for this recipe.
• You can use 1 cup of granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 182 | Calories from Fat 90 | Fat 10g15% | Saturated Fat 7g44% | Cholesterol 28mg9% | Sodium 55mg2% | Potassium 49mg1% | Carbohydrates 18g6% | Fiber 1g4% | Sugar 10g11% | Protein 5g10% | Vitamin A 204IU4% | Calcium 75mg8% | Iron 1mg6%