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Chocolate dipped cannoli served
Italian cannoli filled with ricotta, dipped in chocolate with classic flavors

Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli Shells

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
How to make perfect even better? Dip it in chocolate! This recipe is the elegant, 'tuxedo' version of classic cannoli. Chocolate coating on the ends (or inside) of the crispy tube is not only visual but functional: it forms an insulating layer between wet cream and dough, keeping the dessert crispy longer. The visual contrast of shiny chocolate ring, white cream, and matte dough stands out on any festive table.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 270 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Double boiler: for gentle chocolate melting.
  • Parchment paper: for setting dipped shells.
  • Piping bag: for filling.
  • Sieve: for powdered sugar.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Break chocolate into pieces and melt over steam. Stir smooth, then remove from heat and let cool 1-2 minutes so it's not scorching hot.

Tip: If chocolate is too hot, it drips off the dough. If you temper it (cool and reheat), it becomes shinier and snappier (crystal structure alignment).
2 ✓

Dip two ends of cannoli tubes (approx 0.5 inch deep) into melted chocolate. Shake off excess and place on parchment paper. Refrigerate 10 minutes to harden chocolate.

Tip: Hardened chocolate peels off parchment easily.
3 ✓

Meanwhile prepare cream: mix drained ricotta smooth with powdered sugar and vanilla. Fill into piping bag.

Tip: Ricotta needs to be thick like buttercream, otherwise it flows out.
4 ✓

Remove shells from fridge. Use piping bag to fill with cream so it peeks out slightly from chocolate ends.

Tip: Fill right before serving to keep dough crispest.
5 ✓

Arrange on plate and dust lightly with powdered sugar using small sieve.

Tip: Powdered sugar 'snow' hides imperfections and adds elegance.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the chocolate matte?
Overheated or got moisture in it. Chocolate is sensitive to heat; melt slowly over steam.
How long can I store it?
Unfilled chocolate shells last days in a box. Filled cannoli must be served immediately!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (drained)
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3.5 oz Dark Chocolate (min. 60%)
  • 8 pcs Cannoli Shells (store-bought)
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar for dusting