Homemade Cannoli

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup marsala wine
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Oil for frying
• Cannoli forms

For the filling:

• 32 oz whole milk ricotta, drained overnight
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Chopped pistachios
• Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in food processor.

2. Pulse in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Whisk eggs, marsala, and vanilla; add to flour mixture.

4. Process until dough forms a ball.

5. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

7. Cut into 4-inch circles.

8. Wrap circles around cannoli forms.

9. Heat oil to 375°F.

10. Fry shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

11. Beat ricotta, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.

12. Pipe filling into cooled shells just before serving.

Bite into these Homemade Cannoli and experience the perfect contrast of crispy shell and creamy filling! Each bite delivers that classic combination of sweet ricotta studded with chocolate chips, all wrapped in a delicate, bubbled pastry shell. Whether you’re channeling your inner Italian baker or looking to impress dinner guests, these cannoli prove that some treats are worth the extra effort. So dust off those cannoli forms, drain that ricotta, and get ready to create a dessert that’ll transport you straight to Sicily!