CHOCOLATE CANNOLI

Chocolate Cannoli , really new for me. Never heard or tasted it till today . But want to try something interesting on the special occasion of Love that is VALENTINE’S DAY. Seriously , I am not very fond of deep frying but I swear this cannolies comes out very well without extra oil . . As for taste ,they are soft and light and perfectly filled with the fresh cream with grated chocolate. My daughters are very happy for the yummy treat .You can buy the cannoli shells from the bakery shop and store them in an air tight container . But I insist you to make them at home ,it works truly.         

INGREDIENTS :

For CANNOLI:

2 Cups All Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1/8 Tsp Salt

1/4 Cup Shortening [ Butter ]

2 Eggs ,Lightly Beaten

1/4 Cup Milk

2 Tbsp Honey

1 Egg White 

Oil For Frying

For FILLING :

2 Cups Fresh ,beaten cream 

2-3 Tbsp Grated Chocolate 

Powdered Sugar for dusting

METHOD:

STEP 1 - In a medium bowl,  stir together all purpose flour, sugar , cocoa powder and salt.

STEP 2 - Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening in to flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

STEP 3 - In another bowl , stir together eggs, milk and honey . Add egg mixture to flour mixture .

STEP 4 - Stir just until the mixture form a ball like a dough . Divide the dough in half or equally in small sized balls.

STEP 5 - On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion in to a 3-4 inch square . 

STEP 6 - Wrap each square lightly around one end of the greased metal cannoli cylinder.

STEP 7 - In a small bowl ,lightly beat 1 egg white .Moisten overlapping dough with the egg white ;press gently to seal.

STEP 8 - Fry the Cannoli shells ,a few a time , in deep ,hot vegetable oil [ 350 degrees F ] about 1 minute or golden brown. 

STEP 9 - Using tongs ,carefully and gently lift them from oil and drain the excess oil .

STEP 10 - Repeat the same with the rest of dough . 

STEP 11 - Mix the fresh ,beaten cream and chocolate .Fill in the piping bag.

STEP 12 - Pipe the mix in each of the Cannoli . Lastly ,dust a little powdered sugar and grated chocolate.

             Serve , immediately after filling. 

NOTE: I don't have a cannoli cylinder , but no problem I used my fingers to roll the cannoli over it . You may use any cylindrical thing or like me use your fingers.