Making cannoli!

Recently I went on a solo date to one of my favourite places - The Cannoli Bar! It was a grey, rainy day and I delighted in ordering a pistachio cannoli. It was so delicious, I enjoyed every bite. 



They have so many delicious sweets, I brought a cannoli home for my mum too.


I thoroughly enjoyed the cannoli so much that it inspired me to learn how to make my own! This is the recipe I used, although I made a few adjustments.


It was a long process making, rolling and frying the shells, but it was well worth it.


I was happy to see the bubbles appear on the shells.


I made a ricotta filling and dipped the ends in pistachios. I really loved making the cannolis and will definitely make them again. I took some to my dedo's house and he and my uncle enjoyed them too.


I'll finish this post with a photo of some things that have been giving me joy lately: the sunflowers I grew this year, my pink Smegs that I adore and the Spring blossoms. 


Comments

  1. Polyester Princess10 December, 2024

    Well done on making your own cannolis, Jess. They look utterly delicious! And I'm swooning over your pink Smegs! xxx

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    1. Jess 27 December, 2024

      Thanks Ann! They were a bit of an effort but worth it! X

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  2. Vix12 December, 2024

    They look very professional, Jess! I'd never heard of Cannoli until I watched Inspector Montalbano, the Sicilian detective series on BBC4, he's obsessed by them. xxx

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