In this episode, Nico and Leyla look afresh at The Godfather (1972), an account of organised crime but also of some traditional Sicilian food-making. Inspired by the legendary line, 'leave the gun, take the cannoli', they prepare 'cannoli in a cup', a variation of the classic Sicilian dessert.

For the ‘cannoli in a cup’ recipe tested in the podcast.

For the crust:

130g flour

20g lard

5g cocoa powder

30g cognac

5g white wine vinegar

10g sugar

Pinch of salt

For the cream:

500g Ricotta (better if of goat’s milk)

80g sugar

50g chocolate chips