My cannoli party last night was a huge success, thanks to the wonderful recipe. Confession: I didn’t make the shells. Instead, my Italian girlfriend picked up three trays of shells -- minis and large (normal) size. The ricotta cream filling was so easy, but I did make it hours before serving which I think helped it get more firm. I bought a pastry bag earlier in the day from my favorite hardware store on Lexington Ave. Using it to fill the shells made all the difference. My friends are texting me today wanting more cannolis. Thank you Mary and E. Jean for giving me a unique after dinner dessert recipe.
When I make them I drain the ricotta overnight in the refrigerator...I always read a recipe from start to finish a couple of times if it's the first time I'm making something. Make sure all your ingredients are ready and pre-measured. I use a fry basket for frying it's just easier. Good luck.
I love cannolis so MUCH! It never occurred to me to make my own, and this homemade recipe has to be a big improvement over the stuff at Whole Foods. I don’t know when this month I’ll try this recipe, but I’ll return to this page and report back when that day comes.
WOW. This recipe, although it is a lot of work, I think I will be shopping for the ingredients soon then have a bottle of Prosecco on a nice afternoon and give it a try! Thanks, it’s making me hungry now!
Wish I could eat those, but alas, chemotherapy 15 years ago chang d my taste buds. Sweet, including fruit, tastes horrible. BUT, there is a chance the recurrence I will be starting chemo again for on July 10th, could shift things back. 😋
E. Jean, I am in serious reading mode over here; am trying to focus and behave myself, and you are being such a tease! Yes, "mouthwatering" is the word.
Picture this. Living on a small island in Micronesia/Chuuk. I was the pediatrician (National Health Service Corps scholarship payback in underserved area).
We were dying for cannoli (had done my residency in NYC)
So, my husband cut pipe for molds. I made yogurt to make ricotta cheese. My mom sent rose water and tiny chocolate chips. The hardest ingredient to make was the ricotta cheese. Hot humid air on island (sometimes no power and no air conditioning) and sometimes we would see overgrowth of mold in the yogurt. Had to make yogurt from dry milk using very very sterile conditions.
But they were a success! Invited a couple from California to join us. We thought they would appreciate. They had no idea what they were. We never shared again
My favorite dessert (those & Creme Brulee) I will def save the recipe. We have been buying cannoli from a bakery just down the road. It is a real & quite authentic bakery. All of those lovely Italian cookies etc. BUT we may get busy & make these some day. Thank you lovely ladies.
I absolutely agree about making the shells from scratch. Too bad I gave away boxes of kitchen tools when we downsized....but I’m on it. Kitchen shops are like candy shops for me! Just decided: I’m having a cannoli making party on July 12th .... There is no way you can eat 24 all by yourself!!
this sounds so interesting I may try it. thanks
My cannoli party last night was a huge success, thanks to the wonderful recipe. Confession: I didn’t make the shells. Instead, my Italian girlfriend picked up three trays of shells -- minis and large (normal) size. The ricotta cream filling was so easy, but I did make it hours before serving which I think helped it get more firm. I bought a pastry bag earlier in the day from my favorite hardware store on Lexington Ave. Using it to fill the shells made all the difference. My friends are texting me today wanting more cannolis. Thank you Mary and E. Jean for giving me a unique after dinner dessert recipe.
When I make them I drain the ricotta overnight in the refrigerator...I always read a recipe from start to finish a couple of times if it's the first time I'm making something. Make sure all your ingredients are ready and pre-measured. I use a fry basket for frying it's just easier. Good luck.
Wow! This Sicilian says grazie mille per la ricetta 😋
Okay....guess I will be ordering cannoli tubes from Amazon tomorrow....thanks, Ladies!
I love cannolis so MUCH! It never occurred to me to make my own, and this homemade recipe has to be a big improvement over the stuff at Whole Foods. I don’t know when this month I’ll try this recipe, but I’ll return to this page and report back when that day comes.
WOW. This recipe, although it is a lot of work, I think I will be shopping for the ingredients soon then have a bottle of Prosecco on a nice afternoon and give it a try! Thanks, it’s making me hungry now!
Maybe I'll try a vegan version 😍😍😍
Sent my husband the recipe because he is the resident baker ( quite good) and a descendent of bakers.
His comment ?
“Easier to buy them.”
But both of us really did appreciate studying that recipe. It’s amazing !!!
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻
Actually his exact quote was “much easier to just buy them made.”
Wish I could eat those, but alas, chemotherapy 15 years ago chang d my taste buds. Sweet, including fruit, tastes horrible. BUT, there is a chance the recurrence I will be starting chemo again for on July 10th, could shift things back. 😋
Good luck Kimberly! Stay strong.
Kimberly! Valiant woman!
Always looking to the bright side...the silver lining. I don't know any other way. 😊
These look delicious!
Don't they, Stacey?!
"Mouthwatering" I think is the word.
E. Jean, I am in serious reading mode over here; am trying to focus and behave myself, and you are being such a tease! Yes, "mouthwatering" is the word.
Picture this. Living on a small island in Micronesia/Chuuk. I was the pediatrician (National Health Service Corps scholarship payback in underserved area).
We were dying for cannoli (had done my residency in NYC)
So, my husband cut pipe for molds. I made yogurt to make ricotta cheese. My mom sent rose water and tiny chocolate chips. The hardest ingredient to make was the ricotta cheese. Hot humid air on island (sometimes no power and no air conditioning) and sometimes we would see overgrowth of mold in the yogurt. Had to make yogurt from dry milk using very very sterile conditions.
But they were a success! Invited a couple from California to join us. We thought they would appreciate. They had no idea what they were. We never shared again
How fabulous, Dr. Puryear!
They were beautiful. Probably not as good as the Italian bakery in the Village but spectacular nonetheless
Yum! Thank you for the delicious recipes. I will be making those later this month. 🩷
Excellent plan, Courtney, though how you can hold off till "later this month," is astonishing!
Love this... I'm making it tomorrow. Thank you!
I’m making them tomorrow. Any tips you’d like to suggest? Thanks!
My favorite dessert (those & Creme Brulee) I will def save the recipe. We have been buying cannoli from a bakery just down the road. It is a real & quite authentic bakery. All of those lovely Italian cookies etc. BUT we may get busy & make these some day. Thank you lovely ladies.
I absolutely agree about making the shells from scratch. Too bad I gave away boxes of kitchen tools when we downsized....but I’m on it. Kitchen shops are like candy shops for me! Just decided: I’m having a cannoli making party on July 12th .... There is no way you can eat 24 all by yourself!!
Kitchen shops! Heaven!! Cathy, Mary, Jen and I will be thinking of you on the 12th!