Traditional Sicilian Cannoli Recipe

Name: Traditional Sicilian Cannoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SHELLS; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 3/4 cup marsala; egg white, for sealing; oil (for frying); FILLING; 5 cups ricotta cheese; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 orange rind, grated/zest; mini chocolate chip

Servings: persons

SHELLS
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 cup marsala
egg white, for sealing
oil (for frying)
FILLING
5 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 orange rind, grated/zest
mini chocolate chip

1
SHELLS: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2
Add butter and marsala.
3
Knead dough on lightly floured surface until well mixed.
4
Wrap dough in Saran wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
5
Roll out dough very thin.
6
Cut dough into rounds using a 4 inch cookie cutter.
7
Roll each round again until very thin.
8
Roll each round around a cannoli tube, tightly, and seal with egg white.
9
Fry in hot oil, turning, until golden.
10
Drain on paper towels and let cool.
11
Gently twist cannoli tube to remove shell.
12
Cool COMPLETELY.
13
FILLING: Mix together (by hand with wooden spoon) ALL filling ingredients.
14
Keep covered in the refrigerator until your shells are cooled and ready to fill.
15
Fill pastry bag with filling.
16
Use a plain or open star tip.
17
Insert tip to center of shell and fill to one end and then repeat this step on the other end.
18
Dust with confectioners' sugar.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SHELLS, 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Traditional Sicilian 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.

Traditional Sicilian Cannoli

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