Authentic italian cannoli filling recipe: 60 photos
Italian Cannoli Recipe
Cannoli Recipe
Cannoli
FAQ
Traditional cannolis have a simple filling of ricotta (or mascarpone), sugar, and sometimes vanilla extract. Here are a few common additions and variations: Chocolate chips or candied fruits add welcome bursts of sweetness to the filling or the shell.
Cannoli is traditionally made with ricotta, but some people prefer mascarpone. It simply depends on your personal preference.
In Sicily, where cannoli are thought to have originated, sheep's milk ricotta is typically favored. Traditional cannoli filling in the United States, however, is most often made with cow's milk ricotta since it's the most readily available product.
In mainland Italy, it is commonly known as cannolo siciliano ( lit. 'Sicilian cannoli').
Worst: Cannoli. The filling is full of more fat and calories, in the form of ricotta cheese and sugar.