Cannoli Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cannoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 1 egg, beaten; 2/3 cup marsala wine; sherry; 1 egg white; Oil, for frying; 1 lb. ricotta cheese; 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1/3 cup candied fruit, finely chopped; 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips; 2 tbsp. amaretto; liquer mixed with candied maraschino cherries.

Servings: persons

2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup marsala wine
sherry
1 egg white
Oil, for frying
1 lb. ricotta cheese
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/3 cup candied fruit, finely chopped
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp. amaretto
liquer mixed with candied maraschino cherries.

1
Dough: Mix flour and sugar and cut in butter.
2
Add egg and wine gradually then form mixture into a ball.
3
Knead dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.
4
Cover and let stand for at least 1 hour.
5
Filling: Press ricotta cheese through a sieve into a mixing bowl.
6
Add sugar, reserving 2 tablespoons.
7
Add candied fruits with cherries and chocolate chips.
8
Chill in refrigerator.
9
Meanwhile on a floured surface, roll dough into paper-thin rounds approximately 4-inches in diameter.
10
Wrap around cannoli tubes* which have been brushed with olive oil.
11
Brush egg white on flap to seal.
12
Heat oil to 380F and deep fry dough.
13
Drain on several layers of paper towels.
14
Cool, then carefully slide out metal tubes.
15
When ready toserve, and not before, as dough will become soggy, pipe in filling through the largest nozzle of a pastry bag.
16
Place several chocolate chips in filling at each end.
17
Dust with remaining confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Cannoli falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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