Family Food Fight’s Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone’s Sicilian Cannoli
Add some sweetness into your day by learning the traditional art of making authentic Sicilian Cannoli with a passionate Sicilian Pastry Chef!
1.5hrs | 10 - 30 Guests | $40 per person
Escape to the beautiful streets of Sicily for an afternoon as we learn the traditional art of making authentic Sicilian Ricotta Cannoli from scratch! Hosted by Family Food Fight Contestant Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone, you will have the unique opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn this craft from an expert, appreciating the joy of Southern Italian cooking and the ease of making your own Cannoli at home!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
In this hands-on and interactive class, Concetta will provide you with some insight into the art of Italian pastries before sharing her family recipe for this Sicilian classic, as passed down through the generations of her family. You will be taken you through a detailed demonstration, before you will be guided step-by-step through making crispy, golden cannoli pastry shells from scratch and a luscious traditional ricotta filling. You will also learn how to decorate your cannoli the classic Sicilian way with crushed pistachios, chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries! Once you have created your masterpieces, you will then plate and devour your creations with your new found foodie friends! By the end of this experience, you will have gained the confidence to throw out those takeaway boxes and added an impressive pastry to your dessert repertoire!
Housekeeping:
Vegetarian Friendly | Gluten Free Friendly
Once we have confirmation of your ticket purchase, we will send you all the necessary instructions including your Zoom Meeting ID and Password, a recipe card and a list of ingredients that you personally will need to source and purchase in order to participate in this class.
We can cater to different dietary requirements, so please let us know in advance!
We would love for you to capture your experience and share with the rest of the foodie community on Instagram via @drool.aus
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Beginner-friendly. Perfect for food appreciators to culinary aficionados and everything in between!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Your fabulous self with an open mind, heart and empty belly.
Your ingredients as provided in our ingredients list.
Your recipe card as provided by us.
All of the equipment that you will require to use to cook the dish, as specified in your recipe card.
WHO WILL HOST THIS EVENT:
Your host for this experience will be Pastry Chef and Season 2 Family Food Fight Contestant Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone. Concetta, affectionately known also as ‘Jetta’, lives loud and proud, paying homage to her Sicilian heritage in all facets of her culinary work. She became a family-favourite after making her debut on Australia’s Family Food Fight alongside her mother Pina; showcasing her family’s humble, home-style Sicilian cuisine. Concetta has since formalised her passion for food in becoming a qualified Patisserie Chef, priding herself on creating imaginative, top quality desserts that incorporate old-school Sicilian flavours inspired by her mother’s cooking.
Concetta can often be found at almost every Italian food festival in Australia! A passionate and lively member of Melbourne’s Italian food scene, Concetta believes in supporting small and local business. Concetta continues to pay homage to her heritage through her latest venture, Cannoli Canteen, specialising in authentic Sicilian cannoli, crostolli and cakes.