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cannoli

Delicious crispy shells filled with a sweet ricotta and mascarpone cheese mixture make these homemade cannoli a delightful Italian dessert.
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 25
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup sweet Marsala wine
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 0.5 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 8 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 large egg white, beaten
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese, strained
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese, cool
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped optional
  • 0.75 cups mini chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and cut it into the flour until pea-sized. Form a well, then add beaten egg, wine, water, and vinegar. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead into a soft, elastic ball. Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. In a bowl, fold ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar until smooth. Chill for 2-3 hours.
  3. Divide dough, roll out to 1/8-inch thickness, and cut circles with a 4-inch cutter. Rest the circles covered for 10 minutes.
  4. Wrap the dough around cannoli molds, brush edges with beaten egg white, and seal.
  5. Heat oil to 375°F. Fry shells until golden, about 1-2 minutes. Remove, cool, then carefully remove molds.
  6. Dip shell ends in melted chocolate if desired. Fill shells with ricotta mixture using a piping bag. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for a day. For a crunchier texture, serve soon after filling.