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Red Velvet Cannoli Recipe

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This Red Velvet Cannoli recipe features crisp, cocoa-infused shells filled with a luscious cream cheese filling, decorated with mini chocolate chips and crushed pistachios for a festive and delightful dessert.

Ingredients

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Red Velvet Cannoli Shells:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2–3 drops red gel food coloring
  • 4–6 tbsp ice water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 2–3 drops red gel food coloring

Garnishes:

  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup finely crushed pistachios
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Dutch-process cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Shell Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. Add Liquids: Mix in vinegar and red food coloring. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms a cohesive ball.
  3. Chill Dough: Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Shape Shells: Roll dough to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch circles.
  5. Prepare Shells for Frying: Wrap each circle around a greased cannoli tube, sealing with water or egg wash.
  6. Fry Shells: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry shells 2–3 at a time for 3–4 minutes until golden. Drain and cool.
  7. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat until fluffy. Optional: tint with red coloring.
  8. Chill Filling: Chill filling for 1 hour.
  9. Fill Shells: Transfer filling to piping bag. Fill cooled shells from both ends.
  10. Garnish: Dip ends into chocolate chips and pistachios. Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa.
  11. Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store unfilled components separately.

Notes

  • Optional: Add 2–3 drops red gel food coloring to the filling for enhanced color.
  • Serve immediately after filling to maintain crispiness of shells.
  • Store unfilled shells and filling separately to avoid sogginess.

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