Description
Sicilian cannolis deliver creamy ricotta magic in a crisp pastry shell. Chocolate chips and powdered sugar elevate this classic Italian dessert, offering pure indulgence with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) ricotta cheese
- 8 cannoli shells, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
Chocolate and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¾ cup (128 g) mini chocolate chips, divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Optional Flavor Addition:
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
Instructions
- Allow ricotta cheese to drain thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve placed in the refrigerator for 12-15 hours, ensuring excess moisture is removed for a creamy, dense filling.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese with finely ground powdered sugar, miniature dark chocolate chips, pure vanilla extract, and freshly grated orange zest, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Transfer the prepared filling into a pastry bag fitted with a wide tip, ensuring no air pockets remain in the mixture.
- Carefully insert the pastry bag into each end of the crisp cannoli shell, gently squeezing to fill completely from both sides, creating a uniform and generously filled pastry.
- Delicately roll the exposed filling edges in additional miniature dark chocolate chips, creating a decorative border around the shell’s openings.
- Finish by dusting the filled cannolis with a light, even layer of confectioners’ sugar, using a fine mesh sifter to create an elegant, snow-like coating just before serving.
Notes
- Cheese draining overnight ensures a thick, creamy filling without excess moisture.
- Mixing ingredients creates a rich, balanced flavor profile with subtle citrus notes.
- Piping technique allows for even distribution and elegant presentation of the filling.
- Chocolate-dipped ends add a delightful crunch and extra layer of sweetness.
- Powdered sugar dusting provides a classic finishing touch and professional look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg