Sicilian cannoli is a traditional Italian dessert that originated in Sicily. It is a crispy shell filled with sweet and creamy ricotta cheese. If you are looking for a dessert that is easy and delicious to make, then Sicilian cannoli will be the perfect choice. In this article, we will provide you with a simple and quick recipe to prepare Sicilian cannoli at home.

Ingredients:

-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1 tablespoon sugar
-2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
-1 large egg
-1/4 cup sweet white wine
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-One beaten egg white for sealing the edges
-Oil for frying

For the filling:

-2 cups ricotta cheese
-1/2 cup powdered sugar
-1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the softened unsalted butter, beating it till it is fully incorporated.
2. Add the egg and the sweet white wine to the mixture, mixing well until a soft dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
5. After the dough has rested, roll it out thinly into a large rectangular shape and cut it into circles using a round cookie cutter.
6. Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube, sealing the edges with the beaten egg white and pressing them to avoid any opening.
7. Heat the oil in a large pan and deep fry the cannoli shells until they are golden brown.
8. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to cool.
9. In a mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and creamy in texture.
10. Add the chocolate chips into the filling mixture and spread it into a piping bag or ziplock bag, then fill each cannoli shell’s center pipe.

Your Sicilian cannoli is ready! You can sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the cannoli to add some texture and crunch.

Conclusion:

Sicilian cannoli is an Italian dessert that will please everyone who tries it. Though it may seem intimidating to prepare, the recipe we have provided you with is easy and does not require many ingredients. The trickiest part is the dough, but all it needs is a bit of kneading and resting. We hope you will enjoy preparing this recipe, and it becomes your favorite dessert for all of your events.

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