Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
- 1/4 cup chopped candied citron
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Special Equipment Needed:
- Cannoli tubes
- Deep-fryer or large pot
- Pastry bag
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, oil, vinegar, and Marsala wine.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
7. Cut the dough into 4-inch circles and wrap each circle around a cannoli tube.
8. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Carefully drop the cannoli tubes into the oil and fry for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove the cannoli tubes from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
11. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and ricotta cheese.
12. Fill a pastry bag with the egg and ricotta mixture and pipe into the cooled cannoli tubes.
13. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips, pistachios, candied orange peel, and candied citron onto the filled cannoli tubes.
14. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Time:
Preparation Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Temperature: 375 degrees Fahrenheit
Serving Size: 4 cannoli
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 463
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 10g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- For the all-purpose flour, you can use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour.
- For the butter, you can use coconut oil or olive oil.
- For the white vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- For the Marsala wine, you can use sherry or port.
- For the ricotta cheese, you can use cottage cheese or cream cheese.
- For the mini chocolate chips, you can use chopped dark chocolate or chopped white chocolate.
- For the pistachios, you can use almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- For the candied orange peel, you can use chopped dried apricots or chopped dried cranberries.
- For the candied citron, you can use chopped dried figs or chopped dried dates.
Variations:
- For a sweeter cannoli, you can add 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup to the egg and ricotta mixture.
- For a savory cannoli, you can omit the mini chocolate chips, pistachios, candied orange peel, and candied citron and fill the cannoli tubes with a mixture of cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to roll out the dough as thinly as possible for a crispier cannoli.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Make sure to fry the cannoli tubes in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Make sure to cool the cannoli tubes completely before filling them with the egg and ricotta mixture.
Storage Instructions:
Cannoli Siciliani can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Cannoli Siciliani can be reheated in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
Cannoli Siciliani can be served on a platter or in individual serving dishes.
Garnishes:
Cannoli Siciliani can be garnished with chopped pistachios, chopped candied orange peel, chopped candied citron, and confectioners' sugar.
Pairings:
Cannoli Siciliani can be paired with a sweet dessert wine or a cup of espresso.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Cannoli Siciliani can be served with a fruit salad or a scoop of gelato.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more oil or vinegar.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour.
- If the cannoli tubes are not cooking evenly, make sure to turn them frequently while frying.
Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to wash your hands before handling the dough.
- Make sure to use a thermometer to check the temperature of the oil before frying the cannoli tubes.
- Make sure to use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the cannoli tubes from the oil.
Food History:
Cannoli Siciliani is a classic Italian dessert that dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in Sicily, where it is still a popular treat.
Flavor Profiles:
Cannoli Siciliani has a sweet and nutty flavor with hints of orange and citron.
Serving Suggestions:
Cannoli Siciliani can be served as a dessert or as a snack.
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Region: Italian
Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Rich, Cinnamon, Cinnamon-Spiced