Low Carb Sicilian Cannoli

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Add melted butter and egg, and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3.Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper, until 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles, and wrap each circle around a cannoli mold.
4. 4.Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely before removing molds.
5. 5.In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Transfer mixture to a piping bag, and pipe into cooled cannoli shells.
6. 6.Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you don't have cannoli molds, you can use metal or wooden dowels instead.
• chevron_rightBe sure to let the cannoli shells cool completely before removing the molds, or they may break.
• chevron_rightYou can also add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling, for extra flavor and texture.