To save time, fill purchased cannoli cones with a quick chocolate filling for this easy-to-make dessert recipe.
Indulge in the simplicity of thesequick and easychocolate cannoli.
Perfect fordinner partiesor satisfying a sweet craving, these cannoli are a decadent and sophisticated dessert choice.
Credit: Andy Lyons
Pro Tip
For best results, drain your ricotta to remove excess liquid before using.
Place your ricotta into a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a paper towel, set over a bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
Press the ricotta lightly before using to release any remaining drops.
This will help ensure a thick and creamy filling.
Ingredients
1(15-oz.
Cover and chill until needed.
Prepare Shells
Meanwhile, if using, prepare Homemade Chocolate Cannoli Shells.
Assemble Cannoli
Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large open star or round tip.
Pipe filling into cannoli shells.
If desired, cover and chill for up to 1 hour.
Before serving, sprinkle cannoli with powdered sugar and, if desired, additional cocoa powder.
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix To Combine
In a small bowl, stir together eggs, milk, and honey.
Add egg mixture to flour mixture.
Stir just until mixture forms a ball.
Divide dough in half.
Roll Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a 16-inch square.
Cut each square into sixteen 4-inch squares.
Wrap each square lightly around one end of greased metal cannoli cylinders.
Seal Shells
In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg white.
Moisten overlapping dough with egg white; press gently to seal.
Drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining squares.
Assemble the cannoli fresh before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
