*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                 CANNOLI

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Cheese
                Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----SHELLS-----
   1 1/2   c            Flour
   1       tb           Sugar
           pn           Salt
     1/2   c            Dry red wine OR
                        -dry Marsala
                        Oil for frying
                        -----FILLING-----
   1 1/2   c            Powdered sugar
   2       tb           Candied fruit
     1/4   c            Chocolate chips
     1/2   ts           Cinnamon
     1/4   c            Chopped pistachios

  Sift together sugar, flour and salt.  Work the wine in gradually, kneading
  to a soft dough.  Roll out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness, and
  cut out five-inch discs.  Wrap each disc around a cannoli form, sealing the
  edge with egg white.
  
  Heat oil, five inches deep, in a small, deep saucepan, and fry one at a
  time until golden and crisp.  Remove with tongs, let oil run off, and drain
  on a paper towel.  Let the pastry cool slightly, then slip it carefully off
  the form.
  
  Note:  Shells will keep for a week or two in a sealed container, so they
  can be made ahead.
  
  Filling:  In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta with an electric mixter.  Add
  remaining filling ingredients.  Stuff shells just before serving. Sprinkle
  with powdered sugar.
  
  Each pastry contains 206 calories, 5 grams protein, 8 grams fat, 29 grams
  carbohydrate, 6 milligrams cholesterol, 76 milligrams sodium.
 


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