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Cannoli

Cannoli are one of the best known and loved desserts in the Sicilian Tradition. They are ricotta-filled tubed-shaped shells of pastry dough made of flour, cocoa, coffee, sugar and butter. The shells are shaped into hollow tubes with a metal cannoli mold. The filling is made of ricotta and confectioner's sugar

Ingredients:

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Shells​

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

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Filling

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese, preferably whole milk

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup small semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 quart canola oil, for frying

  • Flour, for rolling

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten for egg wash

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

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