Cannoli Recipe 🍰

Ingredients:

For the Shells:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tablespoon sugar 🍬
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 🧈
• 1/2 cup white wine 🍷
• 1 egg white, beaten 🥚
• Oil for frying 🍳

For the Filling:

• 2 cups ricotta cheese 🧀
• 1 cup powdered sugar 🍚
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 🍫
• Optional: Chopped pistachios or candied fruit for garnish 🌰🍒

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add the white wine, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth, cover it, and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Shape and Fry the Shells:

• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until thin. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
• Wrap each circle around a metal cannoli tube, sealing the edges with the beaten egg white.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Fry the dough-wrapped tubes until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Allow the shells to cool before removing them from the tubes.

Prepare the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Assemble the Cannoli:

• Using a piping bag, fill each cooled shell with the ricotta mixture. Garnish the ends with chopped pistachios or candied fruit if desired.

Serve and Enjoy! 😋

• Serve your homemade cannoli fresh for the best taste and texture. Enjoy these sweet, crispy, and creamy delights with friends and family!

Let me know if you'd like to tweak anything! 😊