Cannoli are easily one of the most iconic Italian desserts and for good reason! Who doesn't love the combination of that crisp, crunchy shell, paired with a deliciously creamy filling? Using my recipe I will show you how to make the shells from scratch, as well as how to make a Sicilian inspired cream filling for these lovely cannoli. Unlike most recipes that call for Ricotta cheese alone, I also use the addition of Mascarpone cheese to truly make these that much more delicious and creamy! Making this filing is so easy, you can even just prepare that alone and fill store bought shells if you're in a pinch. I know these shells can be quite laborious, as we are making the dough from scratch, rolling it out, cutting it, and then frying... BUT, you will be really glad you did go the extra mile and make the cannoli shells from scratch. You will truly feel so accomplished and proud, and not only that, but I do have a few tricks to make this whole process a lot easier. With a few tools, such as stainless steel cannoli molds, as well as other optional kitchen tools to make the job a lot easier, (like a stand mixer, food processor, pasta machine, and kitchen thermometer), you will see that this recipe isn't as intimidating as you might expect, and it is quite easy in fact. If you would like the written recipe & directions, as well as more pictures, please check out my blog post below:

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Thanks so much for watching, and I really hope you give these cannoli a try. I know they are a lot of work, but they are so delicious and making them is quite rewarding.

Lisa @LaDolceLisa
https://ladolcelisa.com