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Tartellette in crosta di cannolo

17/11/2023

Cannoli crust tartlets are a delicious tribute to Sicilian pastry, combining the crispness of the cannoli shell with the sweetness of a custard or a sugared ricotta filling. Here is the step-by-step recipe:

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 250 grams of type 00 flour
  • 50 grams of powdered sugar
  • 50 grams of cold butter from the refrigerator
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 300 grams of sheep’s milk ricotta
  • 100 grams of powdered sugar (or to taste)
  • Chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate, to taste
  • Candied fruit for decorating (optional)
  • Chopped pistachios for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. For the crust, sift the flour with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Add the cold butter, cut in small pieces, and begin to work with the tips of your fingers until you have a sandy mixture.
  2. Add the egg, egg yolk, and grated lemon zest. Flavor with a pinch of cinnamon. Knead until you form a homogeneous ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 2-3 mm. Line tartlet molds with the dough, pricking the bottom with a fork to avoid puffing during baking.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by sieving the ricotta with the powdered sugar until you achieve a smooth cream. Add the chocolate chips and mix gently.
  7. When the tartlet bases are cold, remove the crusts from the molds and fill them with the ricotta cream. Decorate with candied fruit and chopped pistachios if desired.
  8. Let firm up in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

This recipe combines the tradition of Sicilian cannoli with a more practical form to serve as a sweet treat or dessert. The filling can be varied by replacing it with custard or something else to suit different tastes.

Curiosity

Cannoli are one of the symbols of Sicilian pastry and are known all over the world. Their crunchy fried pastry shell and rich ricotta filling make them irresistible. With cannoli crust tartlets, the spirit of cannoli is carried into a new form, perhaps more suited to a tea-time treat or a party.