Description
Delicious bite-sized cannoli filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon white wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup water (as needed)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well. Add the egg yolk, softened butter, and white wine (or vinegar). Gradually add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate the filling while you prepare the shells.
- Roll out the dough: After resting, divide the dough into smaller portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface until very thin (about 1/16 inch thick). Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out circles of dough (about 3 inches in diameter).
- Shape the shells: Wrap each dough circle around a cannoli tube or a similar cylindrical object, sealing the edges with a little water to prevent them from opening during frying.
- Fry the shells: In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the cannoli shells in the hot oil, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Use tongs to turn them for even cooking. Remove the shells and drain on paper towels.
- Fill the shells: Once the shells are cool enough to handle, gently remove them from the tubes. Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each shell with the ricotta filling.
- Serve: Arrange the filled cannoli bites on a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy these delightful treats as a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the shells from becoming greasy.
- For a twist, you can add a splash of orange zest to the ricotta filling for added flavor.
- These cannoli bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day. Fill them just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cannoli Bites, Italian dessert, ricotta, chocolate chips, frying