Alternative names | Cannolo (Italian singular form), cannolo siciliano (Italian singular form), Sicilian cannoli |
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Type | Pastry |
Place of origin | Italy |
Region or state | Sicily |
Main ingredients | Fried pastry dough, ricotta filling[1] |
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Cannoli[a] are Sicilian pastries consisting of a tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta cheese.[4][5][6][7] Their size ranges from 9 to 20 centimetres (3+1⁄2 to 8 in). They have since spread to mainland Italy, where they are known as cannolo siciliano (lit. 'Sicilian cannoli').
In culinary traditions across Sicily, regional variations in cannoli fillings reflect local preferences and ingredient availability. In Palermo, cannoli are decorated with candied orange zest, adding a citrusy sweetness to the filling. In Catania, chopped pistachios are favored, adding a distinctive nutty flavor and texture. Ramacca is known for its purple artichokes, which also feature as filling in some cannoli recipes.[8]
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