How to Make Cannoli from Scratch | Homemade Cannoli Recipe

[@stefanob.6551]

I remember I went on a school trip in Siracusa. There I got into a pastry shop in Ortigia (the insular part of Siracusa) and asked them for some cannoli to bring back with me to Avellino (a little town where I live, near Naples, about eight/nine hours driving far from Siracusa). I explained to them I was afraid that the shells would've become mushy and the ricotta rancid, so they've been very, very kind to me and packed all separated: the shells in a tray so that they wouldn't crumble all apart, the pistachios in a little bag, the sugar in another one, and the ricotta in an ice cream holder. It took nearly half an hour to them, but they did it! About twelve hours later I put everything together and ate my own cannoli fresh as they were just taken out from the pastry shop kitchen! This demonstrates how much love Sicilians put in their own food traditions, especially when they see someone who's interested!

[@zanizone3617]

Once in Naples airport I tried to buy cannoli to bring home, from a famous pastry shop who assembled them in front of you. They asked to see my boarding pass. Since it would have taken me more than 4 hours to get home, they refused to sell them to me, as they would have become soggy. They agreed to sell me a couple, to consume right there in the shop. They take their cannoli very seriously.

[@mygetawayart]

oh yes absolutely. Also, if you wanna bring them with you on the airplane, Cannoli shells are allowed, but ricotta isn't because it's considered a liquid so TSA won't allow it in. At duty free though, you could find some but it will be overpriced and not as good.

[@zanizone3617]

@@mygetawayart yes, it was the same in Naples too. The pastry shop is in the area after the safety controls. In fact I bought several other pastries, with ricotta and various creams, to bring on the plane home. I later discovered that the owner belongs to a dinasty of renown pastry cooks of the city, and their original shop, still in operation to this day, was founded in the 1780's. No wonder they are stickers for rules and tradition.

[@Flometis]

In Sicily they usually sell the empty shell and the ricotta filling separately to keep them from getting soggy.

[@HellcatM]

There is a place out here in LA that will ship you the shells and the filling and you just fill them yourself.

[@NiacinWaterTaffy]

There's probably a million cannoli recipes out there but when it comes from Eva I feel like I'm being let in to a secret Italian kitchen with the *real* recipe.

[@danielarusso4824]

And it's so!😉😊

[@robinlondrow9263]

Thank you for saying what I wanted to say.

[@Coasterdude02149]

Exactly

[@reginachristensen7527]

Eva and harper, the couple that brought authentic Italian cuisine in the USA. 🇮🇹😘🇺🇸

[@jayjaysss]

Eva's instructions are getting much more elaborate and have a richer vocab! good job

[@mariasaldivar1621]

I love all of recipes. Especially making the Pastas and Deserts. Right now I am practicing eating the Cannolis! Thank you

[@abhishekiyer5676]

I heard Marsala wine as "masala wine" and had to see it again. Even after having lived in italy (Napoli), I guess the Indian in me will never die 😁. Your videos remind me of my times in Italy. Grazie mille.

[@FAQIvan91]

Masala wine 😂 Kinda spicy?

[@titanus49]

Marsala is in Western Sicily ,part of the city of Trapani. The name is derived from the fortified wine, that the locals in Marsala make.

[@MrGilRoland]

Harper: “What about tiramisu?” Eva: “Tricky question, you’re dismissed”.

[@johnscimeca8479]

It's you want the recipe how to make tiramisu buy a bag of ladyfingers cookies and the recipes on the bag

[@blockbusteryo]

Panna Cotta isn’t happy about this

[@fiorenzodebastiani461]

Cannoli are very good, but I agree with the taste of Harper: the best dessert in the world Is tiramisù.

[@THillick]

@@blockbusteryo Gelato won’t even speak to them…

[@jeanneamato8278]

My dad made these for me when I was young. He bought a metal pipe and cut it to lengths. His parents were Sicilian and again you bring memories to my eyes. Thank you. 🙏❤️🇮🇹

[@RH-hy7we]

My mom bought a wooden dowel and had my father cut it and sand the wood. This was in the 60s, when it was almost impossible to buy molds in the US. She and my aunts would make them every Christmas.

[@petermccrindle7033]

I don't have a sweet tooth (I'd usually dive into a bunch of fresh fruit instead of "dessert").. BUT I'd make an exception every time for authentic Cannoli or homemade Tiramisu (with a hot cup of Italian coffee, of course).. and YOUR Cannoli, Eva, look fabulous!!

[@MelvisVelour]

When we were in Taormina, we were forced to attend some vapid evening of light operetta (use your imagination as to how bad this was) and the only redeeming thing was the incredibly fresh cannoli that had been fried on bamboo sticks that had been used for decades and filled to order to keep the captive audience from storming the palazzo. There is nothing in the world like a true cannolo...mille grazie Eva!

[@jaydoublegee2831]

Is this the best channel on KZbin??? Sì 👌

[@sharendonnelly7770]

OH YUM! Ashamed to admit it, but I have NEVER had cannoli. Now I know what I've been missing! Thank you Eva and Harper for introducing me to what cannoli are, and giving me the opportunity to create my own in the traditional Italian way.

[@sharifahodge9576]

I’ve been waiting forever for Eva to show me how to make homemade awesome cannoli! ❤️

[@forza-e-honore]

Really enjoyed Harper’s acoustic guitar accompaniment. 🙂

[@patriciaherman6499]

I love cannoli. My first taste was at my Uncle's ( he was Sicilian) he bought them at an Italian bakery in the city. Always wanted to learn how to make them. Thank you will be making them soon. Love your cooking videos. 😊🇱🇷

[@mikedrop4421]

How am I just discovering this channel? You guys are awesome. I've lost count of how many of your videos I've binged in the last 2 days. Just about all little American boys dream of having a beautiful Italian supercar one day. Harper took it to the next level.

[@ezrabenavraham2705]

My Grandfather came from Calabria, Antonio Calabrese born in 1890... many of the dishes you make remind me of him...

[@johnmarino6444]

A bakery in Brooklyn where i grew up made chocolate cannoli cream . I absolutely love it thank you so much for showing how to do it . God bless. From Montgomery TX

[@momuv6980]

*sigh* At 65 y.o., I have never had cannoli. I know, I know . . . but in my defense, I grew up in Vermont, with a very mongrel heritage, not strongly ethnic nor any amazing cultural background, a smattering of English, Irish, Scottish, Native Indian. Basic food, home cooked, but under-seasoned and not very exciting. (Although I can make a macaroni and cheese that will knock your socks off. But I digress. . .) Your vids, apart from being darling and so much fun, have awakened the adventurer in me. As soon as I have a fully stocked, legit kitchen, I'm going to be going Italian in a big way! Love you guys . . . and I want to adopt Eva!😁❤️❤️🤗

[@mattypants]

Those look incredible. My favorite thing on the planet. I'm lucky enough to have an authentic bakery 10min from my house that still uses great grandmas recipes. They fill the shell by the order so they stay nice and crisp! Now I need to try making them myself.

[@gabrielegagliardi3956]

The most beautiful thing about this channel is that brings so much positive energy, your are positive and all the comments are wholesome. Basically everybody here acts as a big happy family, that's something unusual in the divisive internet era. I hope you guys the best, cheers from Italy ❤

[@truthfinder6246]

Eva!!!! OMG. The chocolate, the pistachios and the candied orange.....

[@pamalawyerick2004]

Tiramisu is my all-time favorite dessert ever! I'm sure I'll enjoy this recipe as well. Italian cheese desserts are the Best! Mascarpone! Ricotta! Etc

[@rogerthat5803]

I just ordered the cannoli tubes in your description box. I grew up in Miami and the small Cuban bakery in my neighborhood always had cannolis. There was a large Italian community in Cuba, mostly Havana, who were forced to emigrate when Fidel Castro decided to destroy the beautiful island. So, this Cuban in Wisconsin will soon be making cannolis using Eva's recipe. Grazie y gracias.

[@JB43186]

The chocolate cannoli is absolutely delicious. It was a wonderful surprise.

[@michelleharkness7549]

What excellent ideas to make chocolate 🍫 and even a pistachio!!! You two are among the best, so happy and positive- thinking! Fwiw- my wedding cake from years ago was a marble cake with vanilla frosting and the top of the cake was a pound cake with berry filling and vanilla frosting as well!! It was sweet and tasty and everyone was happy with it. Your cannolis look equally as fabulous. Thank you for sharing. Again, thank you.

[@dshire71]

For those of you that don’t speak Italian, “Yes, Harper” translates to, “That’s enough out of you”. 😉

[@gaiasgift]

Cannoli is my favourite Italian treat (much more than tiramisu)! I am trying your recipe FOR SURE. Many thanks!

[@tuckertillis]

as much as I love seeing your guys' chemistry, I do like this video too for the clear instruction. something with more detail like this would be good for how you make the pan pizza. the video that your website points to for making pan pizza is the dominoes video and making the pizza at the end goes by so fast that you can barely tell what's going on love the videos!

[@missieinthemiddle]

Made these for Christmas Eve. They were to die for! I tried subbing with amaretto and they were a hit! I am going to have to hide the recipe because I WILL make these everyday! Grazie Mille!

[@niccovisconti1712]

My nonna (before passing away at 98) used wine my mom who's a young 86 yr old uses champagne. I don't think they were into marsala. Made cannoli all my life. I must try it with marsala. Bet it's great!

[@dirtmcgirt6531]

"You don't have to do this. It's just one of my best me memories." So no pressure...

[@italogattini]

ahahahah!!!

[@roseconklin5392]

So Sweet!

The first time I was in Italy, I was just walking down in Naples and I saw those. I was practicing my Italian daily, so I could learn as much as I could and I said "come posse dire questo?" (How can I say this?) like pointing what I wanted, and the girl said: That is a cannolo. You haven't had them yet? And I was, no, I am not very good with sweets. She looked at me like "Oh, Dio" and I so the "say no more" expression on her face. Then, she brought me one, and said "Don't worry, there will always be fresh when you are back". I haven't even tasted it, but I was super grateful, and then I just tried and it was SO GOOD. Like, I remember, the cracking but not spilling sound of the crust plus the cheese, and I couldn't believe it. I went the probably 6 out 7 days for cannoli during my last week :P.

[@robreyescosme6902]

I made this recipe yesterday... Everyone loved them.. Thank you.

[@arbilklamp7867]

"Even the sea without wise men is an expanse" ??? I LOVE Cannoli, and I love your videos. You guys are a treasure and I enjoy watching you both very much, keep up the good work. There was an older woman that, prior to Covid, used to have a stand at a farmers market in the U-District in Seattle Washington. She sold the most beautiful cannoli I've ever had in my life. I'm not a man of the world so have no comparisons, but this video is the way I would like to think that she would have made hers. Simple, perfect, delicious. When the market would open on Saturday mornings, a line would form IMMEDIATELY in front of her stand and literally within an hour her cannoli were sold out. It's been some time since I've been to that market, and your video has inspired me to visit the market for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. I pray that she's still there.

[@bellelopez3261]

Lucky Harper. I am salivating. Thank you and love you guys!

[@pauljarine]

Finally The Cannoli video! Immediately I see why my attempts haven’t worked! Thank you thank thank you! Mille gratzie! Gratzie gratzie!!!!

[@jojomarie5218]

How did I ever miss this video. Simple and beautiful recipe. Thank you Eva

[@tonyrunyon375]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to do this I can't wait to try!

[@gracio1231]

I love cannolis!! the ones with the tiny chocolate chips

[@robstlace4599]

Someone on FB was asking for a good recipe for Cannoli filling, so I sent her your way. You're the best 👌.

[@PastaGrammar]

Thank you!

[@ptervin]

Eva è la migliore!

[@rhodium69]

Great job Eva , this is exactly how my family makes it ,home made cannoli nothing is better, thank you.

[@rosettapstone]

Yet another classic recipe that I cannot wait to try Eva..... The chocolate version look delicious!!!

[@carlylekhan7007]

Hi Guys. My Absolutely Favourite Dessert. Wishing You Both A Wonderful And Blessed Day. Greetings from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@gabrieleandolina7344]

Brava Eva da Palermitano d.o.c. ti dico che stai facendo un ottimo lavoro con il tuo canale, insegna a quante piu' persone possibile le nostre ricette spettacolare in modo che le nostre tradizioni non muoiano mai. Complimenti continua così

[@mynamewhatis7254]

You guys always upload 30 minutes before I go to work so it's the last thing I watch before I leave the house! Not a bad way to kick off the day :)

[@susanbenevides4490]

Great instruction , I will definitely try this. My favorite Italian sweets are zeppole and almond cookies. Hope you can demo these soon. 😋

[@nibeditabehera9926]

Craving something delicious right now 😩❤️ Love you Eva and Harper 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️

[@jareccky]

I love Italian deserts 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@michellepellegrini1271]

Eva I got everything to make cannoli, I am going to try and make them today. I make a lot of Italian food but can’t get biscotti right…. My grandmother didn’t teach me how so I struggle with them lol. Ok I will take a picture and send my cannoli to you and Harper! 🥳

[@cirimpufka]

I was just looking for cannoli recipe! THANK YOU! :) (Not to mention that I bought ricotta yesterday and don't know what to do with it.)

[@CristinaHumbleHustle]

Da siciliana, fantastici 🤩 da replicare. Grazie ragazzi ☺️

[@jonblablabla1014]

Holy Cannoli...A new video!!

[@zemvk]

Finally! How could you go so long without putting out a video about cannoli?!

[@jodidelucca4190]

My favorite dessert ever, especially made with true Sicilian sheep ricotta! Delizioso!!!

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

Usually your recipes seems not so difficult but when it comes to pastry, this more technically tricky ... I regret that I have been 4 times in Sicily and NEVER ate cannoli, next time I will give it a go ! maybe I will try to find one in Paris ....

[@giraffesinc.2193]

YAAAAY MORE MIDWEEK EVA!!! I hope she shows us how to make biscotti one of these days.

[@PastaGrammar]

Sure!

[@paulvarda5318]

sheep ricotta eh? no doubt that's hard to find here in Vancouver. i had cannoli in Rome 2 months ago. the filling tasted much richer than what i am used to.

[@MaritaVG69]

Eva! Sei bellissima! Please keep making these mid week videos! They’re such a treat!

[@alexklimczak4622]

Love, love, loooove cannoli!!!

[@giuseppemisia5578]

Come sempre complimenti a Eva, da un siciliano!

[@PastaGrammar]

Grazie mille!

[@JessicaSilva-qe8dz]

I need to go to Italy now to eat it. So delicious!

[@christophervincent8420]

Thank you!!!! I will be making that as soon as my taste buds come back

[@MrLvgsprit]

Thank you for your goodness.

[@Doughy_in_the_Middle]

When my wife's grandmother passed away, almost 20 years ago, the whole family was over at her house, prepping it for sale. My mother in law and her sister were overseeing everything, telling grandchildren and great grandchildren "I think you should have this" and such. When we were going through the kitchen, I found two gallon sized ziplock bags of cannoli tubes. I was at the time the ONLY one with any serious cooking skills and my mother in law checked with her sister, and they both agreed I should take them. They are still one of my prized possessions because they are NOT easy to come by in the same quality of manufacture if you were to buy them now. I've used them only 2-3 times but still will never give them up willingly.

[@luxaeterna31]

Eva thank you for this step by step recipe! I will drain now my ricotta in the future when I make cannoli to avoid a soggy result. Store bought shells do not have the depth of flavor, as your cocoa infused ones do, as in your recipe. I also have a pizzelle maker that I do use as a substitute cannoli shell. I use a teaspoon of anisette in the dough for added flavor. The cannoli appears lighter but must be served promptly to avoid sogginess, as the shell is thinner. I will definitely try your method!

[@graceinsinga5831]

Eva love, love, love all the wonderful things you create. Your instructions are very easy to follow. Buon Appetito

[@rashantrex5406]

I love the way she says "Arrperr" instead of Harper... 😂❤️😍

[@romanegger2470]

Love your videos at all! 😁🤣 Saluti dalla Svizzera! Vicino d'Italia! 🤪🤣

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

A cannoli recipe from Eva! 😍🤗👌👍👏🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. -The best birthday gift ever!😄

[@PastaGrammar]

Auguri!!!

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

@@PastaGrammar Gratzi 😄

[@chihuahuasrule1175]

@@SaiaRose Thank you!☺

[@LaCheshireChat]

This brings back memories of Mrs Bucchino and proper Cannoli. I fell short and did not deserve her son. Mea culpa, Delores, I loved him with all my heart.

[@fusadiluna]

Her name was bucchino? Are you sure sure?

[@LaCheshireChat]

@@fusadiluna Absolutely, originally from Philadelphia, I believe, they moved to the California desert and that is where I met the family. The eldest of her three children is John Bucchino, the songwriter and performer. I was in love with her youngest. May he forever rest in peace. 💜

[@danielarusso4824]

Bravissima Eva! E te lo dice una palermitana DOC! 😁 Great job!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@PastaGrammar]

Grazie!

[@danielarusso4824]

@@PastaGrammar 💕

[@paul_domici]

This just made me so hungry for a Cannoli!!!!!!!

[@Kbaum752]

Add coffee and you're done. Heaven

[@mygetawayart]

also, acceptable fillings for Cannoli besides ricotta are regular white custard or chocolate custard cream. If you can't find ricotta or you don't like the taste, you can try with custard. It's less traditional but here in Sicily you will always get those alternatives at pastry shops. When i was young i didn't fancy ricotta as much as i do now, so i always wanted the custard-filled ones.

[@coffeecoffee1572]

I love the chocolate and vanilla cream/ custard ones! My grandparents were from Catania and that's all they ever made... With pistachio and cherry on the ends to correspond with the flavor. I didn't even know there were ones with ricotta until I was older lol! I love to see these recipes, I'll definitely try it out

[@gregoryschmidt1233]

So fun to hear actual singular and plural on this channel (cannolo/cannoli, panino/panini). When I see a sign in a shop window advertising "Canolis" or "Paninis" (!) my head wants to explode.

[@PastaGrammar]

😂😂😂😂

[@dad15241]

Sometimes I use a shaped pizzelle instead of a canolo. The anise flavor paired with the ricotta filling is amazing.

[@antc.4457]

Quel goccio d'aceto nell'impasto dei cannoli è un autentico colpo da maestro! Bravissima (come sempre!).

[@PastaGrammar]

Grazie!

[@Lostforface]

Just want to comment that sheep ricotta makes the difference! I had my first in the oldtown of Bergamo, my favorite dessert from now on

[@dm7761]

Such a wonderful teacher! You give us confidence! Your hair looks beautiful up...😍

[@carmendoyle9786]

U are the best cook ❤🇨🇦

[@rocchinalobosco7813]

Hello Eva just love you recipes. Big hug from Melbourne Australian

[@PastaGrammar]

Thank you!

[@MariangelaPoletto]

Honestly one of the best desserts of all times, I love them so much! My mum used to make them from scratch all the time when I was little, now she can't be bothered :D I need to steal her cannoli moulds lol

[@susanherbert3014]

Heaven on a plate! 😍🤤😋

[@logandodson1484]

YES! So excited to try this iconic treat!!! Thank you!!!

[@tomkotch3726]

Grazie! Grazie! Grazie! Molto meglio de cannoli al matrimonio!

[@PastaGrammar]

😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kerriedossett6354]

well i tried your tiramisu recipe and that was fantastic.... so this will be next for sure..

[@PastaGrammar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@necrogenesis1981]

Cannoli reminds me of Summer, I have them other times but I always got them at the beach especially. I like them with chocolate chips and I've also had them with sprinkles. I know it's not traditional but I also sometimes like it with chocolate syrup or fruit syrup on top or for dipping. It makes it a bit more messy of course but it's so good.

[@flaviopons142]

Eva fantastica as usual! 😎 Ci state viziando con questi infrasettimanali! 🥰

[@PastaGrammar]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tinachavez5489]

I'm DEFINITELY making those this Christmas!!! YUM

[@lightwork11]

Those cannoli brought back memories! As a Sicilian-American, one of my favorite dishes, my desert island dish, is stuffed artichokes, Sicilian style. Would this would be doable for one of your videos? I haven't been through all of your videos yet so I don't know if you've done one on artichokes. Mary

[@JohnMassari]

Wednesday is now my favorite day! These put a smile on my face. 🙏🤩🙏

[@PastaGrammar]

😍😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelduncan2759]

My absolute favorite, thank you Miss Eva!

[@PastaGrammar]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ticomat]

Lovely video as always, guys! Also, Eva, I have to ask, could you show us how to make traditional Pasta All'Amalfitana? I has some yesterday, but I was wondering how the original was made!

[@peadar-o]

I needed to see this to unwind. Had a Belgian beer with it. Swell. Just swell. 🤗😊🤗

[@owudynasty]

Thank you again. Excellent 👌 Skills

[@eunicer.7748]

Thank you for this very easy to follow recipe!!! 😋

[@golfer45nz]

Look great!!! Have you heard of Brandy Snaps? Very similar but a ginger shell with piped cream in the middle. 😋😋