20 An Italian Dessert Recipe Experience Culinary Bliss Now!

Ingredients You Will Need

Cannoli Shells:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup Marsala wine
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 egg yolk
• Vegetable oil for frying

Cannoli Filling:

• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup candied orange peel
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Now that you have all the ingredients, let's get started on making the perfect cannoli!

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cannoli Shells

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the cold butter and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Marsala wine, egg, egg white, and egg yolk.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth.
6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
7. After 30 minutes, roll out the dough into a thin sheet, about 1/8 inch thick.
8. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough, about 4 inches in diameter.
9. Wrap each dough circle around a metal cannoli tube and seal the edges with a bit of egg white.
10. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
11. Carefully place the cannoli tubes in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
12. Remove the shells from the oil and let them cool before removing them from the tubes.

Step 2: Make the Cannoli Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in the mini chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and chopped pistachios.
4. Stir until well combined.
5. Refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3: Assemble the Cannoli

1. Pipe or spoon the filling into the cooled cannoli shells, filling them from both ends.
2. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and chopped pistachios on top for garnish.
3. Serve and enjoy your homemade Italian cannoli!

This recipe makes about 12 cannoli, but feel free to double or triple the ingredients to make more. You can also get creative with the filling and add different flavors such as lemon zest, Amaretto liqueur, or even Nutella. The possibilities are endless with this versatile dessert.

Now that you have the recipe for authentic Italian cannoli, you can impress your friends and family with your baking skills. Buon appetito!