Introducing my Indian fusion cannoli that are filled with a dreamy sweet cardamom whipped cream. I use a cheat's method to make the cannoli shells - white bread baked around cannoli moulds. Neat right?
These Bread Cannoli Turn Out So Crispy, You Won’t Believe It
This is one of those recipes that surprises everyone. Rolled white bread transforms into perfectly crisp, golden cannoli shells - no complicated dough needed.
Filled with cardamom whipped cream, they’re light, aromatic and just sweet enough to keep you going back for another. It’s the contrast of textures that really makes them.
I like to keep it easy with the cream, but you can also fill them with a classic shrikhand for something a little richer - similar to what I do in my rose pistachio cream cones.
I recently made these for friends, served with a strong cup of karak chai for a homemade afternoon tea. They were such a hit - so many comments on the texture and flavour. I've already decided these are going on my Diwali dinner party menu!
I just know you're gonna love these too!
Hayley x
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📖 Recipe
Cardamom Cannoli
Ingredients
- 2 cups cardamom whipped cream
For the Cannoli Shells
- 10 slices white bread
- 2-3 tablespoons neutral oil for brushing
For Garnishing
- pistachios crushed
- dried rose petals
Instructions
- Prepare the cardamom whipped cream (see linked recipe).
- Trim the crusts from the bread slices if needed, then roll each slice flat with a rolling pin. Cut into even rounds using a cutter.
- Wrap each bread round around a cannoli mould, sealing the overlapping edges lightly with a little water.
- Brush with oil and air fry at 175℃ for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Or, bake in a pre-heated oven at 180℃ for 15 minutes or golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly, then carefully remove from the moulds.
- Transfer the chilled cardamom whipped cream to a piping bag and fill each shell.
- Finish with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals before serving.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
These cardamom cannoli bring such a fragrant twist to a classic, with the crisp shell and creamy filling working so well with that gentle spice running through every bite.