Cannoli Siciliani
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This delicious Italian delight is the perfect treat for toddlers in Australia! Cannoli Siciliani is a sweet classic dessert from Sicily that kids will love. Using a variety of ingredients, including ricotta cheese, sugar, and creamy fillings, it can be made in just a few simple steps. Perfect for birthday parties or as a surprise for your little one, Cannoli Siciliani is sure to please toddlers in Australia and leave them wanting more!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Cannoli Siciliani, Italy, no salt, no sugar
- Calories: 141.6 kcal
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Carbs: 17.2 g
- Fats: 7.3 g
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 150g plain flour
- 50 g butter, melted
- 150 ml of water
- 30g of dark or white chocolate chips or finely chopped dark or white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of anise liqueur (avoid if there are any allergies)
- 2 tablespoons of rum (also omit if there are allergies)
- 200 ml of vegetable oil for frying
- 250 ml of ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
Directions
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Start by preparing the dough. In a bowl, mix the flour and the melted butter until a homogeneous mixture, then add the water, stirring constantly until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Keep stirring and knead the dough until it is smooth, then cover with a cloth and set aside for 10 minutes.
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After 10 minutes, take the dough and roll it out into a sheet about 3mm thick, then cut it into circles of 10 cm in diameter.
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Place the circles of dough on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake them in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let the circles of dough cool completely before filling.
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Now it’s time to fill the Cannoli. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, honey, chocolate chips, anise liqueur, and rum (if not allergic).
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In a pot, heat the vegetable oil, then fry the dough circles in batches for about 2 minutes per side, turning them with a slotted spoon. Joke time : Let’s fry the Cannoli, or else they’ll get really annoyed!
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Remove from heat, let the Cannoli cool down and fill them with the ricotta cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve!
Recommended Sides
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Greek Yoghurt
- Fresh Fruits