Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter (no lard)
- 1 egg
- 2–3 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Water (as needed for dough)
- 1½ cups sheep’s milk ricotta (or well-drained cow’s milk ricotta)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Optional: mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, candied fruit
- Crushed pistachios
- Mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Combine dry ingredients. Mix in butter, egg, vinegar, and enough water to form dough. Knead, then chill 30 minutes.
- Shape & Fry: Roll dough thin, cut into circles, wrap around metal tubes, and seal. Deep-fry until golden. Cool and remove tubes.
- Make Filling: Drain ricotta overnight. Mix with sugar and vanilla. Fold in optional chocolate or fruit.
- Assemble: Pipe filling into cooled shells. Garnish ends. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling and draining time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian / Sicilian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Keywords: authentic Italian cannoli, Sicilian pastry, ricotta dessert, crispy cannoli shells, homemade cannoli recipe