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Ricotta cannoli served on a plate
Crispy Italian cannoli with ricotta orange filling

Classic Sicilian Cannoli

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
The crown jewel of Sicilian confectionery. 'Cannolo' (plural: cannoli) means 'little tube', referring to its shape. The secret to a perfect cannoli is contrast: the crunch of the wine-infused, deep-fried shell against the soft, milky sweetness of the sheep's milk ricotta cream. Important rule: fill only before serving, otherwise, the shell gets soggy and loses its magic.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Metal cannoli tubes (molds)
  • Pot (for frying)
  • Sieve (for ricotta)
  • Piping bag
  • Kitchen thermometer (optional)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the dough: rub the cold butter into the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the egg and wine. Knead into a firm but smooth dough.

Tip: The acidity of the wine helps the dough blister and become crispy when fried.
2 ✓

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting hydrates the flour particles, making it easier to roll out paper-thin.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, mix the strained ricotta with powdered sugar and orange zest. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate.

Tip: If the ricotta is watery, the filling will be runny. Strain it in a sieve in the fridge overnight if possible.
4 ✓

Roll the dough out very thinly (1/16 inch). Cut out circles or squares and wrap them around the metal tubes. Brush a little egg white or water on the overlapping edge and press to seal.

Tip: Only seal where the dough meets dough; don't stick the dough to the metal tube, or it won't slide off!
5 ✓

Heat the oil to 350°F. Fry the shells until golden brown (approx. 1-2 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

Tip: If the oil is too cool, the dough will absorb grease. If too hot, it will burn before cooking through.
6 ✓

Let cool completely, then gently twist the shells off the tubes. Fill with cream using a piping bag just before serving.

Tip: Crunch is key, so don't fill them in advance!

Recipe FAQ

I don't have metal tubes, what can I use?
You can make cylinders from parchment paper and aluminum foil, but metal molds hold heat and shape best.
Can I use cottage cheese?
Ricotta is creamier and smoother. If you only have cottage cheese, whip it until very smooth or mix with mascarpone, but it won't be authentic.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cold Butter
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 tbsp Dry White Wine (or Marsala)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (well strained)
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)