Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Cannoli Recipe

Directions

1. 1.

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, combine flour, egg, egg yolk, butter, and marsala, and mix on low speed 8 to 10 minutes, or until perfectly smooth. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.

2. 2.

   Preheat oil to 325°F in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Divide the dough into 3 to 4 small pieces and roll in a pasta machine to the thinnest setting. Spray metal cannoli tubes with non-stick pan spray. Using pastry cutter, cut cannoli dough into rounds and gently wrap around the tubes, using a dab of water or egg whites to seal the edges together. Fry cannoli until deep brown and pastry has nearly stopped bubbling, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towel-lined plate and allow to rest until cool enough to handle. Carefully slide shells from tubes and let cool completely before filling.

3. 3.

   Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, combine the ricotta, sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt. Process until perfectly smooth and shiny. Transfer to bowl and fold in chocolate chips with spatula. Transfer filling into a pastry bag and pipe into cooled shells.

4. 4.

   Garnish ends with more chocolate chips or chopped pistachios, if desired.