Cannoli

Traditional Sicilian pastry tubes filled with a rich, sweet ricotta cream, studded with chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar - a true taste of Italian pastry craftsmanship.

RECIPE

Cannoli

Traditional Sicilian pastry tubes filled with a rich, sweet ricotta cream, studded with chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar - a true taste of Italian pastry craftsmanship.

Prep60 mins

Cook15 mins

Total75 mins

Servings8

Italian

Sicilian

Dessert

Fried

Ingredients

• 250g ricotta cheese, well-drained
• 100g powdered sugar
• 50g dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 30ml white wine
• 30ml olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg (for egg wash)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

1

For filling: Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth

2

Fold in chocolate chips and refrigerate

3

For shells: Mix flour, salt, wine, and olive oil into a smooth dough

4

Knead for 10 minutes until elastic, then rest for 30 minutes

5

Roll dough very thin and cut into 4-inch oval shapes

6

Wrap each oval around cannoli tubes, sealing with egg wash

7

Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C)

8

Fry shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes

9

Remove tubes and let shells cool completely

10

Pipe ricotta filling into cooled shells just before serving

11

Dust with additional powdered sugar

Servings and Nutrition

Number of Servings in Cannoli

8

Nutrition for 1 serving (1 cannolo)

320

Calories (kcal)

8

Protein (g)

36

Carbs (g)

17

Fat (g)

Protein 8.0g

10%

Carbs 36.0g

44%

Fat 17.0g

47%