Cannoli are one of the most best-known specialties of Sicilian pastry. In origin they were prepared during the Carnival; over time their preparation hasn’t been occasional, but now it develops all over the national territory, quickly becoming a popular example of Italian confectionery in the world.
Ingredients for about 8 cannoli
For waffles
- 110 gr of flour
- 15 g butter or lard
- 15 g powder sugar
- 40 ml of dry white wine or Marsala wine
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, a pinch of salt, seed oil for frying
For the filling
- 400 g of ricotta
- 100g candied
- 100 grams of chocolate chips
- 180 g sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange flower water