Crispy Shells, Silky Cream & Chocolate Chips – An Italian Classic Made Easy!
These homemade Cannoli with Pastry Cream are crispy, creamy, and bursting with authentic Sicilian flavor—minus the fuss of traditional ricotta filling. Perfect for dessert tables, holidays, or a sweet treat with coffee!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍫 Crispy & Creamy – Perfect shell texture with luscious filling.
⏳ Easier Than Traditional – No ricotta draining required.
🇮🇹 Authentic Taste – Just like a Sicilian bakery.
🎉 Impress Guests – Beautiful and customizable.
Ingredients
*(Makes 12-14 cannoli)*
For the Shells
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter, cold & cubed
1 egg white
¼ cup (60ml) Marsala wine (or white wine + 1 tsp vinegar)
Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower)
For the Pastry Cream
2 cups (480ml) whole milk
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter
For Assembly
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions
