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A plate of freshly-made cannoli with chocolate chips and a sprinkle of powdered sugar

Deliciously Creamy Italian Cannoli

Try this delicious, creamy Italian #cannoli recipe - it's a must-have for any Italian #dessert lover!
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl, whisk, pastry bag or syringe, cannoli molds or cookie cutters

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • null Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • null Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until ingredients are well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, melted butter, egg yolk, and white sugar until a dough forms.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut into 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter or cannoli molds.
  • Wrap the dough circles around the cannoli molds, overlapping the edges and pressing to seal. Heat the oil in a large saucepan to 375°F.
  • Carefully add the cannoli molds to the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute, or until golden brown. Carefully remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of cold water with 1 teaspoon of sugar to make a glaze. Brush the glaze onto the cannoli shells and allow to cool.
  • Spoon the cream filling into a pastry bag or syringe and pipe into the cannoli shells. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.