{"id":"cannolo_siciliano_bab25606a5","slug":"cannolo-siciliano","title":"Cannolo Siciliano","description":"Authentic Sicilian cannoli featuring crispy, cocoa-hinted pastry shells filled with a velvety sweetened ricotta cream, chocolate chips, and crunchy pistachios.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":45,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"30g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"30g lard (or unsalted butter)","name":"Lard","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"oz","form":"room temperature","notes":"unsalted butter can be used as a substitute","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"5g unsweetened cocoa powder","name":"Cocoa","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"unsweetened","notes":"adds color and depth","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"60ml Marsala wine","name":"Marsala Wine","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"dry Marsala is preferred","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 egg white","name":"Egg White","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"used to seal the dough","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"800g sheep's milk ricotta","name":"Ricotta","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"lb","form":"drained","notes":"sheep's milk is traditional","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"200g powdered sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"sifted","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"50g dark chocolate chips","name":"Dark Chocolate Chips","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"oz","form":"mini","notes":"dark chocolate","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"30g chopped pistachios","name":"Pistachio","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"for decoration","group":"Garnish","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Candied orange peel","name":"Candied Orange Peel","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"candied","notes":"sliced into strips","group":"Garnish","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"for deep frying","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the lard and work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Slowly pour in the Marsala wine while mixing until a firm dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Slowly pour in the Marsala wine while mixing","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the dough rests, prepare the filling. Sift the drained ricotta through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to make it smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar until combined, then fold in the mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate until needed.","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"Prepare the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Roll out the rested dough to a very thin sheet (about 1-2mm). Use a circular cutter (approx. 10cm diameter) to cut out circles. Wrap each circle around a cannoli mold, brushing one edge with egg white to seal it firmly. Ensure no egg white touches the mold, or the shell will stick.","group":"Shaping and Frying","title":"Roll out the rested dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping and Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 180°C (356°F). Fry the shells (still on their molds) for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool enough to touch, carefully slide the shells off the molds and let them cool completely.","group":"Shaping and Frying","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Shaping and Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Using a pastry bag, pipe the ricotta filling into the cooled shells from both ends. Dip the ends into chopped pistachios and garnish with a strip of candied orange peel. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately.","group":"Assembly","title":"Using a pastry bag, pipe the ricotta filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the best results, use sheep's milk ricotta and drain it overnight in the fridge to ensure the filling isn't watery. Only fill the shells right before serving to keep them perfectly crunchy.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Sicilian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Cannoli molds","Circular dough cutter","Pastry bag","Deep fryer or deep pot","Fine-mesh sieve"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"cannoli","note":"Standard sized shells"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Shells can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Filling can be made 1 day ahead and kept refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Once filled, cannoli should be eaten within 1-2 hours as the shells will become soft. Unfilled shells store well in a cool, dry place.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcannolo_siciliano_bab25606a5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cedd5a49-c0b9-4119-ab58-ee5e9148c1a7","imageAlt":"Cannolo Siciliano — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cannoli","sicilian","italian-dessert","ricotta","fried-pastry"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Cannolo Siciliano","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:16:45.321Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:16:45.321Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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