Italian
Cannoli
“A crispy, sweet pastry tube filled with luscious ricotta, speckled with candied orange and pistachios, delivering a delightful crunch.”
wheat flour
Lard
White Wine
Sugar
Cocoa powder
CinnamonHard2 hours
Where it comes from
Originating from Palermo, Sicily, cannoli were traditionally prepared during Carnevale as a symbol of fertility and sweetness, reflecting the island's vibrant festive spirit.
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What goes into it
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How it's made
- 1
Prepare the dough by mixing flour, lard, cocoa powder, sugar, and white wine until smooth.
- 2
Roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles before wrapping around metal tubes.
- 3
Fry the dough-wrapped tubes until golden and crisp, then remove and cool.
- 4
Mix ricotta with sugar, candied orange peel, and cinnamon to create the filling.
- 5
Pipe the ricotta filling into the cooled shells, and garnish with chopped pistachios and dark chocolate.
