Embark on a 2-hour immersive journey into the world of authentic Sicilian cannoli. This class covers the entire process from start to finish: creating fresh ricotta cheese, mixing the signature crispy shell dough, deep-frying the "little tubes," and assembling your own personalized Italian pastry delights . You'll learn the history of this iconic dessert, and explore traditional versus modern variations. Each student will leave with four handcrafted cannoli shells filled with sweetened ricotta, ready to enjoy or box up.
What You Will Learn
- Fresh Ricotta: Witness a demonstration on how to make this fresh, mild, soft cheese, including ideal temperatures and ingredients.
- Crispy Shells: Discover the secret to the signature crispness and texture of the shell dough.
- Frying Technique: Learn professional tips for keeping oil at the correct temperature and ensuring even cooking for the perfect golden shell.
- Creamy Filling: Master the technique of getting an extra creamy and fluffy ricotta filling, sweetened to perfection.
- Assembly & Garnish: Learn the proper way to fill the shells and customize them with a selection of different toppings.
Class Schedule Highlights
- Introduction (15 mins): Welcome, instructor introductions, snacks and beverages.
- Ricotta Demonstration (30 mins): A full demonstration of making homemade ricotta.
- Shell Dough Demo & Break (20 mins): Instructor demonstration of mixing and kneading the shell dough.
- Break (10 mins): Leg stretch and beverages refills.
- Roll, Cut, & Fry Shells (30 mins): Students get hands-on experience rolling, cutting, and frying shells, learning the best techniques for form removal.
- Assembly & Tasting (10 mins): Final demonstration of stuffing, powdered sugar dusting, and garnishing, followed by student assembly, tasting, and boxing their creations (p. 5).
Amenities Included
- Refreshments: Access to a snack counter including house-made non-alcoholic drinks, fruit and charcuterie skewers, dessert, and a Keurig coffee station.
- Tools & Equipment: Use of all professional tools needed during the session, including aprons and cannoli tubes.
- Take-Home Creation: Each participant takes home a box containing their four filled and garnished cannoli.
- Recipes: A recipe handout to recreate this Italian experience at home.
Notes:
- Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE! If you are unable to attend the class, you may transfer the ticket to another person. Tickets are not transferable to another class.
- Doors will open 10 minutes before listed class start time. Students wishing to grab seats together are encouraged to arrive when doors open, otherwise we cannot guarantee reserved seating regardless if tickets were purchased together or not.
- Absolutely no experience is necessary
- For questions and inquiries please contact us at:
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