Cannolo siciliano: is there any other Italian dessert this popular in the world? Tiramisù may be one of its more glorious competitors, but cannolo making is an art that you can’t reproduced at home with the same simplicity. We can all make a good tiramisù in our own kitchen, but preparing cannoli right is far from an easy task. 

 

Cannoli siciliani have also a huge identity-defining power: Italian bakeries all over the world make of their presence on the shelves a symbol of “italianità” and heritage associated with only a handful of other products. And then, cannoli are delicious in a decadent, rich sweetness-that-melts-in-the-mouth way: the creamy, slightly tangy flavor of ricotta is mellowed by the sweet delicacy of sugar and chocolate and by the exotic fragrance of candied fruits, the crunchiness of their fried, light shell bringing out this amazing symphony of flavors and textures.