Italian desserts are delicious and easy to make. One such Italian dessert recipe is cannoli which consists of crispy and flaky cannoli shells filled with luscious cream, sweet ricotta, and decadent dark chocolate chips. In simple words – this dessert is pure bliss!
Cannoli originated in the Sicilian city of Palermo. According to food historians, cannoli’s filling originated in Saracens, an ancient Arabic people, when they brought sugarcane to the town. In Sicily, it was known as Cappelli de Turchi or Turkish hats once upon a time.
Delectable Cannoli Recipe for Dessert!
This cannoli recipe will help you make the best one you will ever taste and feel like you have bought from Italian bakeries. Our cannoli recipe has the perfect flavor and texture, as the shells are tender and flaky.
Usually, cannoli dough is made using white wine, which might seem a little out of the box. The making of dough includes wine for the same reason why pie crust has vinegar or vodka. The alcohol is used to tenderize the pastry and help it become extra flaky.
So, finding a good cannoli may be challenging, but making one at home is easy – if you have this recipe and the right ingredients. Begin by getting the best quality ricotta, some fresh cream, and you are good to go!
So, let’s make this delicious Italian delicacy at home and freshen up your dessert menu.
Quick Stats
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes + 1 hour
Servings: 18 cannolis
Ingredients
Cannoli
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Two tablespoons of granulated sugar
- Three tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup marsala wine
- One large egg
- One egg yolk
Filling
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese, strained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- One teaspoon vanilla extract
Method to Prepare
- Take a food processor bowl, add flour, sugar, and salt, and pulse them until combined.
- Now, add cold butter and pulse until you have small crumbles.
- Then, add whole egg, egg yolk, and marsala. Pulse everything together until the dough comes together and turns into a shaggy ball.
- Now, turn the dough onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least an hour.
- Meanwhile, take a large pot, add vegetable oil, and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Then, roll the dough as thin as possible and cut it into rounds using a cookie cutter.
- If you want to make mini cannoli, use a 2-inch cookie cutter.
- Then, lightly brush the cannoli with vegetable oil and wrap the dough around each form.
- Brush the ends with egg white and press carefully to seal the cannoli.
- Then, slide these cannolis into the hot vegetable oil and fry them for a minute each until they turn golden brown. Do not fry more than 4 or 5 cannolis at a time.
- Transfer the cannolis to a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
- Remove the forms immediately after frying them. Now, let the forms cool thoroughly before you fill them.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
- Take a large bowl and add strained ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla to it. Whip everything until combined well with a hand mixer.
- Add chopped nuts and chocolate chips if you desire.
- Transfer this mixture to a piping bag, snip the tip-off and fill the fried shells with it.
- Press the desired toppings and enjoy!
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Final Words
With this recipe, you will be able to make light, crispy, and creamy ricotta-filled cannoli at home. Your family will fall in love with this Italian delicacy instantly. So, try them at your home and enjoy a delicious dessert with your family.
