Cannoli Siciliani

Sweet, crispy shells filled with creamy ricotta and a touch of chocolate.

Ingredients

• 250 g flour
• 60 g sugar
• 60 ml white wine
• 50 g vegetable shortening
• 500 g ricotta cheese
• 50 g dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 eggs
• to dust powdered sugar

Method

1. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, shortening, and wine into a dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
2. Roll out dough and cut into circles. Wrap around cannoli molds.
3. Fry shells in hot oil until golden and crisp.
4. Whip ricotta, sugar, and chocolate chips. Pipe into cooled shells.

Chef's tips

• Drain ricotta overnight for better texture.
• Fry until deep golden for crunchiness.