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SHELLS: Combine flour, salt and sugar in a medium bowl.
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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Stir in beaten egg.
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Gradually stir in wine, mixing well.
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Shape dough into a ball, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/16-inch thickness.
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Cut into 3 1/2-inch circles, and roll circles into 5-inch ovals.
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Place a cannoli form, lengthwise, down the center of each oval and roll dough around form.
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Moisten seam with water to seal.
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Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven and heat to 350F.
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Fry cannoli shells one minutes, or until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels and cool about 5 seconds.
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Remove the form and cool cannoli shells completely.
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FILLING: Thoroughly drain ricotta in a strainer, discarding the liquid.
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Put ricotta in a processor and process until smooth.
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Combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar and Amaretto, if using, in a medium bowl and beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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Fold in two grated squares of chocolate.
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Place in the refrigerator and chill 4 hours.
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Pipe, or spoon.
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filling into shells.
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Sprinkle shells with remaining powdered sugar and exposed filling with remaining chocolate.
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NOTES : A substitute for mascarpone cheese may be mad by combining 16 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup whipping cream.
