Cannoli Recipes From Scratch

Cannoli Sugar Spun Run

WEBJan 11, 2021 · Cannoli Filling. Place your strained ricotta in a large bowl and stir in 1 ¾ cup (215g) powdered sugar and vanilla extract. In a …

1. Place a large strainer in a mixing bowl, making sure there’s at least an inch of space between the bottom of the strainer and the bottom of the bowl. Line the strainer with two layers of cheesecloth (or you may use paper towwels) then add the ricotta, wrap the cheesecloth around the ricotta and place something heavy over the cheesecloth to help squeeze the liquid out. Press firmly and then allow this to sit in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
2. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in the basin of a food processor and pulse to combine.
3. Place your strained ricotta in a large bowl and stir in 1 ¾ cup (215g) powdered sugar and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream and ¼ cup (35g) powdered sugar and beat until you achieve stiff peaks.

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Homemade Sicilian Cannoli (shells and filling)

WEBMay 12, 2021 · How to make the filling. Put the drained ricotta and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and mix together until combined …

1. Before starting, place the ricotta in a sieve over a bowl and store it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight if possible. It’s important to drain the ricotta or it’ll be too soft for filling the cannoli.
2. Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon and cocoa powder to a large bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.
3. Set up your pasta machine then heat a large pot of oil (2-3 inches deep) to 356F (180C) using a candy thermometer.
4. If you don’t have a pasta machine you can simply roll the dough out with a rolling pin on a light floured surface until very thin (⅛ inch if possible).

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