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Ingredients
For Cannoli shells
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 yolks and 1 egg white
- 1 egg white (will be used to seal cannoli dough)
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2-3 cups of frying oil
For Cannoli cream:-
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (420 grams)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
To decorate:-
- 1/4 chocolate chips
- 1/4 crushed pistachios
- Confectioners sugar for dusting
Instructions
For making cannoli shells:
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In a food processor add all the dry ingredients, pulse a few times to mix. Add the shortening and pulse for a minute. Add the Marsala wine and eggs. Pulse for a minute until a dough form.
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Move to a work surface and work for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth. Cover in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Cut dough into 3 pieces and roll out one piece at a time. Cut circles of 2 1/2 inches for small cannoli, 3 3/4 inches for large cannoli.
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Roll each circle with a rolling pin forming an oval shape.
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Place the cannoli mold in the center and overlap middle and secure by wetting with egg wash and pressing down gently.
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Once cannoli are all prepared in a small pot filled with oil bring to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Gently add the cannoli in and fry for a minute or more until golden brown in color.
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Remove and drain on a paper towel. Remove cylinder mold and cool completely before filling.
For making cannoli cream:-
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In a mesh colander over a bowl add the ricotta and let it drain in the fridge for 24 hours. This is a must otherwise the cream will be runny.
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With a handheld mixer whip the ricotta and slowly add the confectioners' sugar.
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Add the cinnamon and vanilla.
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Once the cream is light and smooth fold in the chocolate chips.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
For assembling cannoli:-
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Use a piping bag with star attachment to fill the cannoli with the cream.
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Gently dip ends of cannoli in chocolate chips or crushed pistachios.
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To enjoy a perfectly crunchy cannoli only fill before serving. Sprinkle with powder sugar and enjoy!
