Cannoli Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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Cannoli Shells
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1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 t unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
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2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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6 to 7 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine
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Vegetable Oil for frying
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1 to 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
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Ricotta Cannoli Filling
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3 cups fresh ricotta, drained overnight
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1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/3 cup finely diced candied orange peel candied orange peel, or a combination (optional)
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1/3 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Finely chopped unsalted pistachios (optional)
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Sifted confectioners’ sugar for dusting
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