Cannoli Cones Recipes

CANNOLI CONES

Steps:

• Beat ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and lemon zest with an electric mixer on medium high speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
• Fold in ¼ cup of the chocolate chips and transfer mixture to a large zip top bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes while preparing the cones.
• In a microwave safe bowl, heat remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
• Dip the wide opening of each cone into melted chocolate, tap off excess and roll in either sprinkles or nuts. Place on a sheet of wax paper to set.
• When chocolate has set, remove filling from refrigerator and cut a small opening in one corner of the bag. Pipe filling into each cone and serve immediately.

CANNOLI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the shortening until it is in pieces no larger than peas. Make a well in the center, and pour in the egg, egg yolk, Marsala wine, vinegar and water. Mix with a fork until the dough becomes stiff, then finish it by hand, kneading on a clean surface. Add a bit more water if needed to incorporate all of the dry ingredients. Knead for about 10 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Divide the cannoli dough into thirds, and flatten each one just enough to get through the pasta machine. Roll the dough through successively thinner settings until you have reached the thinnest setting. Dust lightly with flour if necessary. Place the sheet of dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a form or large glass or bowl, cut out 4 to 5 inch circles. Dust the circles with a light coating of flour. This will help you later in removing the shells from the tubes. Roll dough around cannoli tubes, sealing the edge with a bit of egg white.
• Heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or deep heavy skillet. Fry shells on the tubes a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Use tongs to turn as needed. Carefully remove using the tongs, and place on a cooling rack set over paper towels. Cool just long enough that you can handle the tubes, then carefully twist the tube to remove the shell. Using a tea towel may help you get a better grip. Wash or wipe off the tubes, and use them for more shells. Cooled shells can be placed in an airtight container and kept for up to 2 months. You should only fill them immediately or up to 1 hours before serving.
• To make the filling, stir together the ricotta cheese and confectioners' sugar using a spoon. Fold in lemon zest and chocolate. Use a pastry bag to pipe into shells, filling from the center to one end, then doing the same from the other side. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar and grated chocolate for garnish when serving.

CLASSIC CANNOLI

Steps:

• Make the filling: Line a sieve with a layer of cheesecloth, and set over a bowl. Spoon ricotta into sieve. Cover, and let drain in the refrigerator overnight.
• With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat ricotta and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in chocolate chips, vanilla, zest, and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
• Make the shells: Combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add Marsala and oil, and beat on medium speed until dough comes together. Using your hands, knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes. Wrap in plastic, and let rest 30 minutes.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces. Pass 1 piece of dough through the widest setting of a pasta machine (keep remaining pieces covered). Continue passing through narrower settings until it is the thickness of a dime. Lay on a floured work surface. Cut out rounds with a 3 1/4-inch cutter. Gather scraps and reroll.
• Pour enough oil into a large, heavy saucepan to come about 4 inches up sides. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 380 degrees.
• Wrap each round of dough around a 3 3/4-inch-long cannoli form, sealing with a dab of egg white. Working in batches of 3 or 4, fry until golden, about 1 minute. Using a wire skimmer or tongs, transfer to paper towels, and let cool 5 minutes. Carefully slide out forms, and let shells cool. Continue rolling, cutting, and frying the remaining dough.
• Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Dip one end of each cannoli shell into chocolate and then into pistachios. Let set 15 minutes on parchment paper.
• Transfer filling to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip (such as Ateco #826). Pipe filling into one end of a shell to the center, then into other end. Repeat with remaining shells and filling. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve immediately.

ICE CREAM CONE CANNOLI

Steps:

• With a woodwn spoon, mix ricotta, sugar, vanilla, and orange rind until smooth.
• Add chips and stir until evenly blended.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Spoon mixture into ice cream cones. Add sprinkes and serve.

PINEAPPLE CANNOLI CONES

Steps:

• Equipment:.
• Food processor.
• Piping bag with large star tip.
• Cone holder.
• Directions:.
• To make the pineapple cannoli filling, in a food processor, puree chopped pineapple until smooth. Add ricotta cheese and cream cheese and pulse to combine. Transfer filling to a large bowl and add confectioners sugar, stirring until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and yellow food coloring. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
• In a medium bowl, microwave to melt 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips with vegetable oil, stirring until smooth. Dip the tops of each cone into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Sprinkle pistachios or sprinkles around the edges of the cones, transfer to a cone stand or glass and let dry. Dip the pineapple wedges into the chocolate, leaving a 1-inch border on one side, set aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.
• Pipe the filling into the cones in a circle to resemble a soft-serve ice cream cone. Top with a dipped pineapple wedge and remaining pistachios, sprinkles and mini chocolate chips.