Cannoli Recipe

Cannoli are a traditional Italian dessert that consists of a fried pastry dough shell filled with a sweet, creamy filling. The most traditional filling is sweetened ricotta cheese, but there are many variations that include cream, chocolate chips, and even fruit. They can be decorated with powdered sugar, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips.

Here is a basic recipe for making cannoli:

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp of granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 2 tbsp of unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup of white wine
• 1 egg yolk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup of confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the white wine and egg yolk until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a couple of minutes until it is smooth.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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To make a ricotta mixture

The traditional cannoli filling is made with sweetened ricotta cheese. Here’s how you can make the ricotta mixture for cannoli:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• Optional: 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts, or a tablespoon of cand fruit

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
2. Stir until well blended and the sugar has dissolved.
3. If you are using chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cand fruit, fold them into the mixture.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Before using the mixture, stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.
6. Carefully spoon the ricotta mixture into the cooled cannoli shells.

You can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste and you can also add different ingredients such as lemon zest, cinnamon, or cocoa powder to give it a different flavor.