For the filling
1/2 cup of crystallized fruits, chopped
2 tablespoons of rum or cognac
450 grams of ricotta cheese
1 2/3 cups of confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 cup of heavy cream
For the cannoli shells
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon of white wine or water
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying
For the filling
1/2 cup of crystallized fruits, chopped
2 tablespoons of rum or cognac
450 grams of ricotta cheese
1 2/3 cups of confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 cup of heavy cream
For the cannoli shells
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon of white wine or water
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying
First, prepare the filling
Combine the crystallized fruits with the rum or cognac and let it sit for about 30 minutes
While this is happening, mix the ricotta cheese with confectioner's sugar and chocolate chips in a bowl until well combined
Add 3 tablespoons of crystallized fruits
Fold in the heavy cream carefully
Reserve 1 tablespoon of crystallized fruits for garnish
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before filling the cannoli shells
Now prepare the cannoli shells
Mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour with baking powder in a bowl
Make a hole in the center of the dough and add the butter, wine, and egg to it
Knead the dough with a fork until well combined
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead until smooth, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour as needed
Divide the dough into four parts
Roll out each part into squares about 14 inches in diameter
Cut each square into four
To fry, place a cannoli metal cone diagonally over each quad, lift the edges and cross them over the cone
Moisten the edges and press firmly to ensure the dough does not open
Fry in hot oil until lightly browned
Remove from the cannoli shells and let cool
Fill with the mixture and garnish with crystallized fruits.