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
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Lisa Atwood
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover. They are unique, delicious, and sure to impress your friends and family.
Biplop S
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. They are homemade, delicious, and sure to be appreciated.
Aminah Davidsjames
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to end a meal. They are light and airy, yet rich and decadent. They are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Jishan Mirza
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cannoli shells. They are also a fun and easy way to make a unique and delicious dessert.
BmsEnglish Teacher
[email protected]I love how these cookies can be customized to your liking. You can add different nuts, fruits, or spices to the dough. You can also use different types of chocolate chips.
mikael moody
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They are sure to be appreciated by anyone who loves cannoli or chocolate chip cookies.
Faqiri Khan
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They are so festive and colorful. They are perfect for any party or gathering.
MD Monerul
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are rich and decadent, but they are also surprisingly light and airy.
James Saitoti
[email protected]I love the crispy cookie shell and the creamy cannoli filling. These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Meigan Gene
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. They are so delicious and unique.
Shelia Godwin
[email protected]I love how these cookies combine the flavors of cannoli and chocolate chip cookies. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sbusiso Duma
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cannoli filling. They are also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.
Shanice Joseph
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of the cannoli filling and the chocolate chip cookie dough.
Angel Baca
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! The cannoli filling is rich and creamy, and the chocolate chip cookie shell is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rosy Magar
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cookies were so unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Samuel Maina
[email protected]These unholy cannoli cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your friends and family. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Flo Uego
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I am so glad I gave it a try. The cookies were amazing! They were the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the cannoli filling was to die for. I will definitely be making these cookies again.
Trina Catron
[email protected]These unholy cannoli cookies are a must-try for any dessert lover. They are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and chocolatey. I especially love the crunchy cookie shell and the creamy filling. I will definitely be making these cookies again an
Dianah Gesare
[email protected]I am not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies with ease. The instructions were clear and concise, and I had all the necessary ingredients on hand. The cookies turned out perfectly and were a huge hit with my family and friends.
Shaty Ismail
[email protected]OMG! This recipe is a game-changer! The unholy union of cannoli and chocolate chip cookies is simply divine. I followed the recipe to a T and the result was pure bliss. The cookies were crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and filled