UNHOLY CANNOLI
Unless you're trying to treat a friend from Southern Italy who's very proud of their cannoli, there's no reason not to enjoy this faster, lighter, "cheater" version. We trade the traditional fried dough for an easier crispy wafer cookie, which produces a different texture but very similar flavor profile. Feel free to garnish the ends with pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pine nuts, dress them up a bit with some drizzled chocolate, or simply dust powdered sugar over.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 9h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Transfer ricotta cheese to fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and let drain, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat (such as Silpat™) and brush with 1 teaspoon melted butter.
- For the shells, place flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, 1 tablespoon melted butter, Marsala wine, and egg white in a bowl. Mix with a whisk until very smooth, relatively thin, and spreadable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per shell onto the prepared baking sheet. Swirl batter gently with the back of the spoon from the center outwards to create a fairly thin flat circle about 6 inches in diameter. You should be able to fit 2 per pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and centers have golden brown spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While shells are baking, make a few molds by twisting pieces of aluminum foil into 7-inch long cylinders about 2 inches thick.
- While shells are still hot, quickly roll each around a foil mold to form a tube, seam-side down. Press each tube gently with a spatula for a few seconds until cool enough to hold its shape. Repeat with remaining batter, baking and shaping in batches; let shells cool completely.
- For the filling, mix drained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, orange zest, lemon zest, dark chocolate, and honey together with a spatula. Transfer into a plastic pastry or zip-top bag and cut off one corner.
- Pipe the filling into one end of a shell until it comes out slight from the opening, and then turn and fill the other end. Garnish both ends of exposed cheese filling with chopped pistachios. Serve within the next hour or two while cannoli remain crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
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Jasmin Fernandez
[email protected]These unholy cannoli are a true work of art. They're so beautiful and delicious, I almost feel guilty eating them.
Savannah Corona
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
Sita Sunar
[email protected]These unholy cannoli are so decadent and delicious. I love the combination of the crispy shells and the creamy filling. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Natasha Zeigler
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cannoli, but I have to admit that these are pretty good. The filling is especially delicious.
Timothy Moss
[email protected]Love these cannoli! They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Keith Walker
[email protected]The cannoli shells were a bit too hard for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
ANIKA Yt Gaming
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've tried several cannoli recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cannoli shells are crispy and the filling is smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]Meh.
Roast Beef
[email protected]These unholy cannoli are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.
Bethany Murdoch
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. The cannoli shells are always crispy and the filling is always creamy and delicious. My friends and family love them!
Hasan Electric shop
[email protected]Not a fan of the filling. It was too sweet for my taste.
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[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavor combination. The cannoli shells were perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Binta Sesay
[email protected]Amazing! This unholy cannoli recipe is a true delight. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is simply divine. I loved the crispy cannoli shells and the creamy, luscious filling. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.