Holy Cannoli is a classic Italian dessert made with crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cheese filling. Here’s a traditional recipe for making Holy Cannoli:
Ingredients:
For the Cannoli Shells:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white wine
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Cannoli Shells:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and white wine to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a round cutter or a glass.
- Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a little water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (180°C). Fry the cannoli shells until golden brown.
- Remove the shells from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Once they are cool, gently slide the shells off the tubes.
2. Filling:
- In a bowl, mix together the drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
3. Assembling:
- Fill a pastry bag with the ricotta filling.
- Pipe the filling into each end of the cannoli shells, working from the center toward the ends.
- Optionally, dip the ends of the cannoli in extra mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios.
- Dust the filled cannoli with powdered sugar just before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Holy Cannoli! These delicious treats are best when served fresh, so assemble them shortly before serving for the crispiest shells. Buon appetito!
