Description
Delicious bite-sized cannoli filled with creamy ricotta filling.
Ingredients
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- For the Pastry Shells:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup white wine (or vinegar)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- For the Ricotta Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Chopped pistachios or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, egg yolk, and white wine (or vinegar) and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the rested dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Use a round cutter (about 3 inches) to cut out circles of dough.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube or cone-shaped mold, sealing the edges with a little water.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Once the shells are cool, carefully remove them from the molds.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta filling using a piping bag or small spoon.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios or extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the ricotta well for the best texture.
- Fry in small batches for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
