CANNOLI I
Six inch aluminum tubes are usually used to make the shells but I imagine you can improvise with well-scrubbed (3/4 inch diameter) dowels. Have fun.
Provided by Rosina
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To Make Filling: Combine ricotta cheese, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth and creamy. Stir in candied citron and semi-sweet chocolate pieces. Refrigerate to chill.
- To Make Shells: Sift together into a bowl 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas. Stir in 2 beaten eggs. Blend in the white vinegar and the cold water one tablespoon at a time.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Wrap in waxed paper and chill in refrigerator for half an hour.
- From cardboard, cut an oval pattern measuring 6 x 4 1/2 inches. Roll chilled dough 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Using the cardboard pattern and a pastry cutter, cut ovals from dough. Wrap dough ovals loosely around tubes, just lapping over opposite edges. Seal edges by brushing with the slightly beaten egg white.
- Set out a deep saucepan 1/2 to 2/3 full of vegetable oil or shortening and heat to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry only as many cannoli shells as will float uncrowded one layer deep. Fry about 8 minutes or until golden. Turn occasionally while frying.
- Drain off excess fat before removing to absorbent paper. Cool slightly. Remove tubes. Cool shells completely.
- When ready to serve, fill with chilled ricotta filling. Sprinkle ends of cannoli with chopped pistachio nuts and dust shells with confectioners' sugar. Keep cannoli filling refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 70.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
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Jeon Destiny
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
Popoola Friday
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.
Rahul Ranjaha
[email protected]These were amazing! I'm not usually a fan of cannoli, but these were so good I couldn't stop eating them. The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the shells were perfectly crispy.
Shahzaib Majid
[email protected]I love cannoli and these were some of the best I've ever had. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the shells were crispy and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Baraka Online
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought cannoli shell kit and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Tofik Ebrahim
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cannoli turned out terrible. The shells were too thick and the filling was bland.
Airis Hunter
[email protected]These were a disaster! The shells were too hard and the filling was too runny. I ended up throwing them all away.
gugu sikhosana
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. The filling was a little too sweet for my taste, and the shells were a bit soggy.
Hadayet Ulla
[email protected]Meh. I've had better.
Swpon Roy
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of cannoli, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The shells were crispy and flaky, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the hint of cinnamon in the filling.
Arthur Jowel
[email protected]These were amazing! I've never had cannoli before, but I will definitely be making them again. The filling was so rich and creamy, and the shells were perfectly crispy. I loved the chocolate chips on top too.
Raja Hammad 420
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cannoli turned out perfectly. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the shells were crispy and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cannoli.
BeeAnne Penrose
[email protected]These cannoli were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the shells were crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.