Cannoli ..... (ingredients, best way, chocolate, cook)

[2goldens]

Anyone making Cannoli's this Holiday season? Share a few tips/tricks? Recipe(s)?

I have the stainless steel tubes for the shells. Best way to use them?
Best oil to fry? Best filling ingredients? Use chocolate chips?

[LaceyEx]

I've never made them 2G's but will be happy to test them when you make them. Yes chocolate chips or you could use crushed pistachios.

[nanannie]

I spoke with the people in an Itallian Bakery in Mount Clemens Michigan while visiting my sister. They have to die for canoli.
They said to fill them right before you serve them.
Canoli should not be filled and then left to sit.They said it makes a huge difference and people come from all over for theirs. They fill them as you order.
I also know they use olive oil to cook them and the dough must be very chilled first and rolled very thin in order to get those 'blisters'..
I ate about 75 of them

[Hatetheheat01]

Lidia's Italy has made these on the create channel They looked divine!

[2goldens]

Thank you for your replies.

Another decision to make: Amaretto, orange liqueur or Marsala (dry white wine)

Any thoughts?

[LaceyEx]

Amaretto gets my vote.

[Gandalara]

Oooh yes. Amaretto!

[Bella52]

Originally Posted by 2goldens

Thank you for your replies.

Another decision to make: Amaretto, orange liqueur or Marsala (dry white wine)

Any thoughts?

For the shells? I make my shells with red wine. I'm a purist for the filling....sorry

[LaceyEx]

Bella-my address is -------! I'll pay shipping.