Best 2 Cannoli Wafer Sandwiches Recipes
**Cannoli Wafer Sandwiches: A Sweet and Crispy Treat**
Cannoli wafer sandwiches are a delightful Italian pastry that combines crispy cannoli wafers with a variety of sweet and creamy fillings. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a special dessert. This article features two delicious recipes for cannoli wafer sandwiches: a classic cannoli filling made with ricotta cheese, sugar, and chocolate chips, and a unique Nutella filling that adds a rich, chocolatey flavor. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them a great option for home bakers of all skill levels. With their delicate texture and irresistible flavors, these cannoli wafer sandwiches are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
CHOCOLATE CANNOLI SANDWICH COOKIES
Steps:
- Make the cookies: Beat the butter and both sugars with a mixer until creamy. Beat in the milk and vanilla until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, if desired. Scoop the dough onto a sheet of wax paper
- and shape into a 2-inch-thick log. Wrap in the wax paper and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the dough into 1/3-inch-thick rounds with a sharp knife. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Cool the cookies for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine 3/4 cup pistachios, the mascarpone, ricotta, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt with a mixer on low speed until just blended; do not overmix or the filling will be too thick. (It can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.)
- To assemble, sandwich about 1/2 inch filling between 2 cookies. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling. Roll the edges in the remaining 3/4 cup pistachios.
UNHOLY CANNOLI
Unless you're trying to treat a friend from Southern Italy who's very proud of their cannoli, there's no reason not to enjoy this faster, lighter, "cheater" version. We trade the traditional fried dough for an easier crispy wafer cookie, which produces a different texture but very similar flavor profile. Feel free to garnish the ends with pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pine nuts, dress them up a bit with some drizzled chocolate, or simply dust powdered sugar over.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 9h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Transfer ricotta cheese to fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and let drain, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat (such as Silpat™) and brush with 1 teaspoon melted butter.
- For the shells, place flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, 1 tablespoon melted butter, Marsala wine, and egg white in a bowl. Mix with a whisk until very smooth, relatively thin, and spreadable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per shell onto the prepared baking sheet. Swirl batter gently with the back of the spoon from the center outwards to create a fairly thin flat circle about 6 inches in diameter. You should be able to fit 2 per pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and centers have golden brown spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While shells are baking, make a few molds by twisting pieces of aluminum foil into 7-inch long cylinders about 2 inches thick.
- While shells are still hot, quickly roll each around a foil mold to form a tube, seam-side down. Press each tube gently with a spatula for a few seconds until cool enough to hold its shape. Repeat with remaining batter, baking and shaping in batches; let shells cool completely.
- For the filling, mix drained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, orange zest, lemon zest, dark chocolate, and honey together with a spatula. Transfer into a plastic pastry or zip-top bag and cut off one corner.
- Pipe the filling into one end of a shell until it comes out slight from the opening, and then turn and fill the other end. Garnish both ends of exposed cheese filling with chopped pistachios. Serve within the next hour or two while cannoli remain crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
Tips:
- To make the cannoli filling, be sure to use full-fat ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture. You can also use a low-fat ricotta cheese, but the filling may not be as creamy.
- To make the cannoli shells, you can use a special cannoli form or a metal cone. If you are using a metal cone, be sure to grease it lightly with cooking spray before wrapping the dough around it.
- To prevent the cannoli shells from cracking, be sure to let them cool completely before filling them.
- If you don't have any cannoli forms or metal cones, you can also make the cannoli shells by rolling the dough into thin circles and baking them in a preheated oven.
- To make the chocolate ganache, be sure to use a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. You can also use a semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, depending on your preference.
- To assemble the cannoli sandwiches, simply spread some cannoli filling on one cannoli shell, top with another cannoli shell, and then drizzle with chocolate ganache.
Conclusion:
Cannoli wafer sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a crispy cannoli shell, a creamy cannoli filling, and a rich chocolate ganache. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can make these delicious sandwiches at home. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give cannoli wafer sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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