Shifa Score

2750

Canoli

Ricotta-filled pastry, fried shell.
220

Calories

(kcal)
75

Glycemic

Index
5

Protein

(gms)
1

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

DESSERT

(219)

VEG

(649)

ITALIAN

(112)

Description

Cannoli, a beloved Italian dessert, features a crispy, fried pastry shell filled with a luscious, sweet ricotta cheese mixture. Often accented with chocolate chips, pistachios, or citrus zest, cannoli offer a delightful contrast between the crunchy exterior and creamy interior, embodying the rich culinary tradition of Sicily.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Ricotta cheese

2

Cups

Powdered sugar

1

Cup

Vanilla extract

1

Teaspoon

Mini chocolate chips

1

Cup

Cannoli shells

12

Preparation steps:

1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add butter, mixing until crumbly.
3. Incorporate wine until dough forms.
4. Knead, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
5. Roll dough thin; cut into circles.
6. Wrap circles around metal tubes.
7. Fry until golden; remove tubes.
8. Mix ricotta, sugar, and vanilla.
9. Pipe filling into cooled shells.
10. Garnish with chocolate or pistachios.
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