Ingredients
– 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour for chocolate cannoli shells
– 1/4 cup cocoa powder for chocolate cannoli shells
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for chocolate cannoli shells
– 1/4 teaspoon salt for chocolate cannoli shells
– 2 large egg yolks for chocolate cannoli shells
– 2 tablespoons butter for chocolate cannoli shells
– 2/3 cup dry white wine or Marsala wine for chocolate cannoli shells
– 5 cups ricotta cheese for cannoli filling
– 2 cups powdered sugar for cannoli filling
– 3/4 cup cocoa powder for cannoli filling
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for cannoli filling
– 1 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips for chocolate coating and garnish
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts for chocolate coating and garnish
Instructions
1- First, mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter and egg yolks, then slowly add the wine to form a dough. Knead it well and pop it in the fridge for at least 4 hours to let it rest.
2- Once the dough is ready, roll it out thin and cut it into circles. Wrap those around cannoli tubes, seal the edges with a bit of water, and fry them in oil at 350Β°F for 1-2 minutes per side. Drain them and let them cool completely before moving on.
3- For the filling, strain the ricotta to get rid of extra moisture, then blend it with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until itβs nice and creamy. Melt the chocolate and dip the cooled shells in it, adding chopped nuts if you like. Pipe the filling into the shells right before you serve to keep everything crisp. For a cool twist, try serving these with an easy no-churn ice cream for a refreshing pair.
Last Step:
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π Let the dough rest refrigerated to prevent tearing and cover to avoid drying out.
π‘ Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for even frying.
π₯‘ Store unfilled shells in an airtight container at room temperature and fill just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Resting time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
