Cannoli
Crisp, golden pastry tubes filled with a cool, sweet ricotta cream studded with chocolate and brightened with citrus and cinnamon—textural contrast in every bite.
2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
1 egg, large, beaten
2 tbsp marsala, or dry white wine
¼ tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp cold water, plus more if needed
48 oz vegetable oil, for frying (amount for deep-frying in a pot)
2 cup whole milk ricotta, well-drained
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 oz mascarpone, optional, for silkier filling
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
3 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped or mini chips
1 tsp orange zest, finely grated
1 egg white, lightly beaten, for sealing shells
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting before serving
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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