Cannoli with Ricotta

Name: Cannoli with Ricotta
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 lbs. ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional); 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate mini chips; confectioner’s sugar (for dusting cannoli); chocolate syrup for drizzling (optional); mini chocolate chips or pistachios (crushed for dipping, optional)

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Originating in Sicily, Italy, cannoli provides a delicious use for that ricotta cheese you bought on a whim and now need to use. Although these pastries may require a bit more time and effort than other desserts, the end result is well worth it.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:27:42 GMT