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CANNOLI Filling: 1 (3 lb.) carton Ricotta cheese 2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate or grated sweet chocolate 2 Tbsp. chopped citron 10 candied cherries, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Cannoli Shells chopped pistachio nuts (optional) confectioners sugar In a large bowl, with portable electric mixer, beat Ricotta cheese, 1 minute. Add 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar and beat until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Add choco- late, citron, cherries and cinnamon; beat at low speed until well blended. Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled, at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, make Cannoli Shells. Just before serving, with teaspoon or small spatula, fill shells with Ricotta mixture. Garnish ends with chopped pistachios; sprin- kle tops with confectioners sugar. Makes 24. Cannoli Shells: 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 c. Port salad oil or shortening for deep frying 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten Sift flour with sugar and cinnamon onto a board. Make a well in center, and fill with Port. With a fork, gradually blend flour into Port. When dough is stiff enough to handle, knead about 15 minutes, or until dough is smooth and stiff (if too moist and sticky, knead in a little more sifted flour). Refrigerate dough, covered, 2 hours. In deep fat fryer, electric skillet or heavy saucepan, slowly heat salad oil (3 to 4-inches deep) to 400 degrees on deep fry- ing thermometer. Meanwhile, on lightly floured surface, roll one third of dough to paper thinness, making a 16-inch round. Cut into eight 5-inch circles. Wrap a circle loosely around a 6-inch long cannoli form or a dowel 1-inch in diameter; seal with egg yolk. Gently drop dough-covered forms, two at a time into hot oil and fry 1 minute or until browned on all sides (turn, if necessary). With tongs or slotted utensil, lift out of oil and drain on paper towels. Carefully remove forms. Continue until all dough is used. Makes 24. Note: Cannoli Shells can be made a day or two ahead and stored, covered, at room temperature, then filled about 1 hour before serving. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |