CANNOLI (Mario)
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 18 ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Marsala
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound sheeps milk ricotta, may sub.cows milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg white -- lightly beaten
- Powdered sugar -- for dusting
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 2 quarts canola oil -- for frying
- Cream
- 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Cut
- 1/4 cup tiny chocolate chips
- SHELLS:
- 4 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Canola oil
High in vitamin E · 17 mg per 100 g, 146% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in vitamin K · 71 µg per 100 g, 95% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet
High in unsaturated fat · 91 g per 100 g, 92% of its fatty acids unsaturated
- Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
- Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..
Source of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) · 9.1 g per 100 g, at least 0.3 g per 100 g and per 100 kcal
- ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA.
The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Oil, canola”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Hot oil. Never put water on an oil fire: turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid or a damp tea towel. Pat food dry before it goes into hot oil, and lower it in gently, away from you.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Mix together dry ingredients and cut in butter with 2 knives. Add Marsala and shape dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
- Heat 2 quarts canola oil in 31/2 quart pot to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together ricotta, sugar, vanilla, orange zest and chocolate chips until well mixed. Spoon into a pastry bag with an open tip and place in refrigerator. Remove dough from refrigerator and divide into 4 pieces. Roll one piece onto flat surface with rolling pin until 1/16inch thick. Cut in 4inch circles. Using a rolling pin, elongate circles into ovals. Wrap ovals lengthwise around metal forms and seal edge with egg whites. Flare ends open with fingers and place in hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on paper towels. When cool enough to touch, twist molds away from shells. Shells may be made 1 day in advance and rest unfilled and uncovered. When ready to eat, stuff cannoli with ricotta cream, dust with powdered sugar and serve.
- Yield: 4 servings
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Frying pan
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Mixing bowl
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Chef's knife
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Grater
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Wooden spoon
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Rolling pin