Delectable Churro Cannoli
A delicious fusion of crispy churro shells filled with creamy cannoli filling, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Churro Shells
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For the dough
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 2 quarts Vegetable Oil For frying
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (coating)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (coating)
For the Cannoli Filling
- 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Crafting the Churro Shells
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the flour until a ball forms.
- Heat vegetable oil for frying to 375F (190C).
- Spoon churro dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe 5-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, turning once until golden brown.
- Remove churro shells and drain on paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll churro shells in the mixture until coated.
Crafting the Cannoli Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips for that extra burst of flavor.
Filling the Churro Shells
- Spoon or pipe the cannoli filling into one end of each churro shell.
Serving
- Serve your Churro Cannoli immediately and enjoy the delightful fusion of Churros and Cannoli.
Notes
For the best texture, assemble churro shells and filling just before serving. Leftover churro shells should be stored separately from the filling to maintain crispiness.