How do I make irresistible homemade cannoli?

Indulge in the sweet, creamy goodness of homemade cannoli with our easy recipe. It's the perfect dessert to impress your friends and family!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make irresistible homemade cannoli. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar Salt Butter Egg Vegetable Oil Ricotta Cheese Powdered Sugar Vanilla Extract Optional Toppings

All-Purpose Flour 1 1/2 cups
Granulated Sugar 2 tablespoons
Salt a pinch
Butter 2 tablespoons
Egg 1
Vegetable Oil for frying
Ricotta Cheese 1 cup
Powdered Sugar 1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon
Optional Toppings powdered sugar, chocolate chips, chopped pistachios

Take note
Be careful not to overfill the cannoli shells, or they may burst! Also, handle the hot oil with caution to avoid burns.

1

Mix Up the Filling

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.

2

Prepare the Shells

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat one egg and mix it into the dough. Knead the dough until smooth, then wrap it in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

3

Shape and Fry the Shells

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles. Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with a bit of beaten egg. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the shells until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use tongs to carefully remove the shells from the oil and let them cool on a wire rack.

4

Fill 'Em Up!

Once the shells have cooled, gently remove them from the tubes. Use a piping bag or a spoon to fill each shell with the ricotta filling. Dust the cannoli with powdered sugar and add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or chopped pistachios on each end. Now, get ready to taste the heavenly goodness of your homemade cannoli!