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A Cannoli with chocolate chips, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Deliciously Creamy Italian Cannoli

Treat yourself with this delicious and creamy Italian Cannoli recipe!
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl, whisk, pastry bag with a star-shaped tip, cooling racks, parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • null Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup marsala wine
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and Marsala wine and stir until the dough is combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife.
  • Wrap the circles around a cannoli tube and brush with egg whites to help seal the edges. Place the tubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the tubes from the Cannoli shells.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and ricotta cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon and stir until combined.
  • Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Pipe the filling into the Cannoli shells and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, if using.
  • Serve immediately or keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.