I get requests for so many egg free dessert recipes and Cannoli was the most requested. For me, converting this recipe to egg free was very easy and I was able achieve perfect result in very first attempt. Usually, some recipes take few efforts to get it right but I really enjoyed making this recipe.
The shells are pretty simple to make, and taste so much better than the ready-made shells you buy in the Italian markets. I use 100% organic grape juice instead of Marsala wine and also without egg.
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Egg Free Cannoli
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings: 20
Author: Bhavna
FOR CANNOLI SHELLS All purpose flour 2 Cup (32 tbs) Sugar 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened baking cocoa 1 Tablespoon Ground cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Vegetable oil/Olive oil 3 Tablespoon White wine vinegar 1 Teaspoon Grape juice/Water 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) Oil 1 Cup (16 tbs) (For deep frying) FOR CREAM FILLING Mascarpone cheese/Cream cheese 8 Ounce Powdered sugar 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs) Heavy whipping cream 2 Cup (32 tbs) Orange extract 2 Drop (Optional) Orange zest 1 Tablespoon FOR PEANUT BUTTER NUTELLA FILLING Peanut butter 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) Nutella 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) Powdered sugar
MAKING In a large bowl, add in flour, salt, cinnamon powder and cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly.
Add in the oil, water and white wine vinegar; mix well with hands.
Drizzle grape juice little at a time and make dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 5 – 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, make small balls from the dough and roll to make a sheet as shown in the video.
Wrap around the cannoli mold and seal the edges with water. Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry until crispy.
Take out the cannoli shells over a kitchen towel and let it cool, after that transfer to a cooling wrack.
Meanwhile, prepare the cream filling – using a stand mixer, cream together mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix until it forms stiff peak.
For the peanut butter nutella filling – in a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients using a spoon.
Shells can be made ahead of time. They stay great for up to a week in air tight container. I fill them the day I want to serve.