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What is a Cannoli

June 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

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If you’re wondering “What is a Cannoli?”, you’re going to want to read about the history of this Italian pastry, some photos, as well as some cannoli inspired recipes that you’ll love!

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What is a Cannoli plus cannoli inspired recipes

Cannolis, one of my favorite desserts and pastries of all time. ALL TIME! If you’ve been following Snappy Gourmet for awhile, you probably already know that though.

I’m always amazed how many people have no idea what a cannoli is, so I thought I’d help some of you out.

What is a Cannoli?

If you’re just joining us and wondering “what’s a cannoli?”, it’s an Italian pastry, from the Sicility region. You may hear it referred to as an Italian Cannoli or Sicilian Cannoli.

It consists of a tube-shaped pastry shell that is a fried pastry dough. The tube is then filled with a creamy filling that generally consists of ricotta cheese and powdered sugar.

Along with the sweetened cheese filling, a cannoli may include other things such as candied fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, mascarpone cheese, or a wide variety of other things.

Cannolis were historically prepared during Carnevale season (before Lent). It’s rumored that they were used as a fertility symbol.

Now you can find the Italian treat year round and all over the place! You can generally find cannolis near you at local grocery stores and many bakeries. They are also very common at Italian grocery stores and markets, as well as Italian bakeries. You can even find them on Amazon sometimes.

So, I’ve always heard them referred to as “cannoli” and “cannolis”, but in Italian the singular is “cannolo” or “cannula” and plural is “cannoli”.

National Cannoli Day

If you’re never had a cannoli, give them a try! National Cannoli Day is also June 16th, so if nothing else get one to celebrate in June!

Cannoli Recipes

Here are some of my favorite cannoli inspired recipes:

  • Cannoli Cookies
  • Mini Cannoli Dip Cups
  • Best Cannoli Dip
  • Cannoli Cake

Not authentic cannoli recipes, but a lot of fun and a lot less work with all the great flavors of a cannoli!

What is a Cannoli plus cannoli inspired recipes

Eat your delicious cannoli with a homemade Cold Brew Coffee or homemade Espresso. Perfect!

Tags: cannoli, dessert, food, italian, Pastry Categories: Misc. Posts, Other Posts

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Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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