Authentic Homemade Cannoli Recipe

🧾 Key Ingredients

For the Cannoli Shells:

• All-purpose flour: Use high-quality flour and sift before using to avoid lumps.

• Sugar & salt: A little sugar for sweetness and salt to balance the flavor.

• Cinnamon: Adds warm, aromatic depth to the dough.

• Marsala wine: Traditional and essential — it gives flavor and helps crisp up the shells. Substitute with dry white wine if needed.

• Egg: Binds the dough and adds richness. Use a large, fresh egg.

For the Ricotta Filling:

• Ricotta cheese: Use high-quality ricotta and drain it well to avoid a runny filling.

• Powdered sugar: Sweetens the filling without a grainy texture.

• Vanilla extract: Adds flavor and enhances the sweetness — use pure extract for best results.

• Mini chocolate chips: Add sweet bursts of chocolate and a lovely texture.

🍴 How to Serve Cannoli

• Dust with powdered sugar right before serving.

• Dip the ends in mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, or candied orange peel.

• Serve on a dessert platter with other Italian favorites like Traditional Panna Cotta or Vanilla Gelato.

They’re perfect for holidays, special dinners, or whenever you want to impress your guests!

🧊 How to Store Cannoli