
Sicilian cannoli
Crisp fried pastry shells scented with Marsala and filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate, and pistachios. Few Italian desserts feel as celebratory, iconic, and irresistible as properly made cannoli.
520
kcal
11g
Proteins
39g
Carbs
35g
Fats
Steps
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, and butter. Add the Marsala and egg, then knead until you have a firm dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, drain the ricotta if needed, then mix it with the powdered sugar, chopped chocolate, and orange zest. Chill until needed.
- 3
Roll the dough thinly, cut into rounds or ovals, and wrap them around cannoli tubes. Seal the edges with a little water.
- 4
Fry the shells at 180°C for 2 to 3 minutes until blistered and golden. Cool completely before removing the tubes.
- 5
Fill the shells just before serving with the ricotta cream and dip the ends in crushed pistachios.
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