Cannoli

Introduction: Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade cannoli with this easy-to-follow recipe. These crispy pastry shells are filled with a creamy ricotta and chocolate chip filling, making them the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a delicious dessert, these cannoli are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 cup citron (optional)
• 1 cup flour
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 pounds Ricotta
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking powder, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and citron (if using). Mix well.
2. Add the flour to the mixture and blend with your fingertips, similar to how you would make a pie crust.
3. Incorporate the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the cold water and vinegar, and mix until a hard dough forms.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
8. Cut the dough into 4×5-inch rectangles.
9. Wrap each rectangle of dough around a tube with a 1-inch diameter, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
10. Carefully place the wrapped tubes into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
11. Remove the cannoli shells from the oil and drain on paper towels. Allow them to cool completely.
12. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the Ricotta, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
13. Stir in the chocolate chips and citron (if desired).
14. Chill the filling in the refrigerator.
15. Once the cannoli shells have cooled, fill both ends with the Ricotta mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
16. Sprinkle the ends of the cannoli with chopped nuts and dust with powdered sugar.
17. Serve the cannoli immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350.98 kcal
• Fat: 15.23 g
• Saturated Fat: 8.04 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.14 g
• Net Carbohydrates: 42.98 g
• Sugar: 31.06 g
• Cholesterol: 38.56 mg
• Sodium: 100.47 mg
• Alcohol: 0.37 g
• Protein: 10.78 g
• Vitamin B2: 0.22 mg
• Selenium: 14.67 µg
• Vitamin B3: 0.98 mg
• Manganese: 0.21 mg
• Copper: 0.11 mg
• Fiber: 1.16 g
• Vitamin B5: 0.28 mg
• Phosphorus: 164.32 mg
• Potassium: 150.38 mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.06 mg
• Vitamin B1: 0.1 mg
• Magnesium: 24.43 mg
• Iron: 1.1 mg
• Folate: 31.14 µg
• Zinc: 1.18 mg
• Vitamin C: 2.86 mg
• Vitamin A: 344.95 IU
• Calcium: 191.61 mg
• Vitamin D: 0.15 µg
• Vitamin B12: 0.26 µg

Recipe Details:

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Health Score: 3
• Price Per Serving: $0.7735

Source: This recipe is adapted from Spoonacular under the CC BY 3.0 license.

Enjoy the delightful flavors of these homemade cannoli and impress your loved ones with this classic Italian dessert!