Cannoli
Crisp fried shells piped with sweet ricotta cream.
About Cannoli
A tube of fried pastry is filled to order with sweetened ricotta, often studded with candied fruit, chocolate or pistachio. The Sicilian rule is simple: fill it just before eating so the shell stays shatteringly crisp.
✅ Before you go to Italy
Round out your trip — most travellers book these alongside their trip.
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