Cannoli

INGREDIENTS

CANNOLI SHELLS:

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

2 tsp

granulated white sugar

salt

2 tbsp

shortening (or butter), melted

3/4 cup

sweet Marsala

large egg white

FILLING:

3/4 cup

whole milk ricotta cheese, drained overnight w/ cheesecloth & squeezed dry

3/4 cup

mascarpone cheese

1/4 cup

powdered sugar

1/2 tsp

Grand Marnier

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

salt

FOR FRYING:

canola oil

FOR FINISHING:

mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, candied orange peel or chopped chocolate

powdered sugar, optional