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Cannolis - Italy

Does the Sicilian cannoli really even need an introduction? It's a symbol of Italian pastry-making around the world! Traditionally prepared for Carnevale, cannolis are now eaten everywhere all year-round. It's a delicious dessert composed of a rolled wafer that's fried and stuffed with creamy sweetened ricotta and decorated with chocolate chips or chopped pistachios. Where to find the best one? Apparently in Piana degli Albanesi, in the province of Palermo. Can't get there? Here's the full recipe.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!