Cannoli Recipe by My Love Italy
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Recipe Source
We were inspired to share this great recipe from My Love Italy! If you haven not checked out their website, we suggest that you do!
Ingredients
Cannoli Shells1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
6 to 7 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine
Vegetable Oil for frying
1 to 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Ricotta Cannoli Filling
3 cups fresh ricotta, drained overnight
1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners� sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely diced candied citron or candied orange peel, or a combination (optional)
1/3 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
Finely chopped unsalted pistachios (optional)
Sifted confectioners� sugar for dusting