When it comes to decadent desserts, there's no beating the cannoli. This sweet, creamy Italian concoction makes for a perfect post-dinner treat, but the dessert can also be enjoyed at breakfast.
It is worth buying cannoli moulds to make the process of making the shell cases a pleasure not a chore. You only need four. They can be made two days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
A piping bag is used to fill the shell; the filling ... of cannoli, called Venetian cannoli, has a flaky puff pastry shell and is filled with vanilla or chocolate custard instead of ricotta.
Vinny and Joey Termini at the Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia piping their famous cannoli. Read on for the full recipes ... To make the filling, mix ricotta cheese and granulated sugar ...