Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Recipe
Crispy fried pastry shells filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta mixture, often finished with chocolate chips, crushed pistachios, or candied cherries for a truly traditional Italian treat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 cannoli 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the shells:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine (or dry white wine)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- Candied cherries (optional)
Instructions
- For the shells: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and Marsala wine until dough comes together. Knead until smooth, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the filling: Beat ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Spoon into a piping bag. Pipe filling into each shell just before serving to maintain crispness. Dip ends in chocolate chips, pistachios, or garnish with candied cherries. Dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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