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Ingredients

• Traditional Cannoli Shells
• (Makes about 18)
• 3 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• vegetable oil for deep frying
• Traditional Ricotta Cannoli Filling
• 4-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or candied fruit
• 1/2 cup pistachio nuts,coarsely chopped
• Confectioners sugar for dusting
• pistachio Cannoli Filling:
• 3/4 cup shelled pistachios
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 5 egg yolks
• 1-3/4 cups milk
• Zest of one lemon
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Description

One Of The Most Popular Of All Italian Desserts In The United States, Cannoli Are Now Seen On The Mainland Of Italy, As Well As Their Native Sicily. Originally, The Wealthy Families Of Palermo Sent Cannoli As Gifts To Friends At Carnival Time.

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