Sicilian-Inspired Gluten-Free Cannoli

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup candied orange peel, chopped
• for frying vegetable oil

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and salt.
2. 2.Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use your fingers to rub it in until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
3. 3.In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and white wine vinegar.
4. 4.Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
5. 5.Divide the dough in half and roll each half out into a thin sheet.
6. 6.Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough.
7. 7.Wrap each circle around a cannoli tube and press the edges together to seal.
8. 8.Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot to 375°F.
9. 9.Fry the cannoli shells, a few at a time, until golden brown.
10. 10.Remove the shells from the oil and let cool completely before removing the tubes.
11. 11.In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
12. 12.Stir in the chocolate chips and candied orange peel.
13. 13.Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each cannoli shell with the ricotta cheese mixture.
14. 14.Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightBe sure to use a good quality gluten-free flour for the best results.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have cannoli tubes, you can use metal or wooden dowels instead.
• chevron_rightMake sure the oil is hot enough before frying the cannoli shells to ensure they stay crispy and don't absorb too much oil.