Fried Shells Stuffed with Sweet Ricotta

There are a few different styles of cannoli in Sicily, most notably those of Messina and Palermo. This recipe is in the latter style, which can most readily be identified by a darker shell made with some added cocoa powder. To make your own cannoli shells, you’ll need a pasta machine and some 5-inch (12.5 cm) cannoli molds. What truly makes Sicilian cannoli stand out is the use of sheep’s and/or goat’s milk ricotta, which have a cheesier bite than cow’s milk ricotta. Since most people don’t