Cannoli

Photo by Stephanie Knewasser

From the kitchen of Connie Putano

Shells:

2 eggs

3 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp oil

2 tsp lemon extract

1 c flour– add more until you can roll dough

Roll dough as thin as possible. Use a round cutter.

Cream Filling:

Whip until light and fluffy:

1 c heavy cream

Fold in:

1 Hershey bar, grated

3 lb ricotta

1 c sugar

NOTES:

I had a hard time making these. I added about an extra cup of flour. -Stephanie

Compare to Lena’s recipe.


LENA’S RECIPE

Shells:

2 c flour*

* Start with 1 1/2 c. Add more as needed.

2 Tbsp sugar

1/4 c butter, melted

1/2 tsp salt

2 egg YOLKS

6 Tbsp white wine

Knead dough on heavily floured surface.

Add as much flour as needed.

Roll dough as thin as possible.

Cut with round or diamond shaped cutter.

Wrap dough around tube.

Seal edges with water.

Fry in oil until golden brown.

Remove and drain on paper towel.

Filling:

3 lb ricotta

1 c sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 c heavy cream, whipped

1 Hershey bar, grated