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Cannoli croccanti

Cultural Context

Cannoli croccanti, originating from Sicily, are a beloved Italian dessert traditionally filled with sweetened ricotta. These crispy pastries symbolize celebration and are often served during festive occasions. While the classic filling remains popular, modern variations have emerged globally, incorporating diverse flavors and ingredients, making cannoli a versatile treat enjoyed by many.

ItalianITdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
250 g ricotta fresca
50 g sfidarci (sfilacci di cavallo)
pane bianco dei tramezzini

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate has less sugar and can be more affordable when bought in bars.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are often less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

1

Cut the white sandwich bread into squares.

2

Use a pasta machine to roll the bread into very thin sheets, starting from the thickest setting and gradually moving to thinner settings.

3

Wet the edges of the rolled bread with a bit of water to help seal.

4

Wrap the rolled bread around cannoli tubes, pressing to seal the edges.

5

Heat oil in a deep pot to the right temperature for frying.

6

Fry the cannoli until golden brown.

7

Prepare the filling by mixing the ricotta and sfidarci together until well combined.

8

Fill the cannoli using a piping bag with the ricotta mixture.

9

Serve the cannoli with a sprinkle of marjoram on top.

Cooking Techniques

fryingmixingpiping

Equipment Needed

pasta machinecannoli tubesdeep potpiping bag

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Crispy CannoliItalian Cannoli
Local Name: Cannoli croccanti

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