Cannoli siciliani

Cannoli siciliani consist of a deep-fried rolling pin with a sweet, creamy filling made from ricotta, which can contain vanilla, cocoa, chocolate chips or candied fruit.

I ate a lot until now but as always the taste differs greatly. This time I found great ones at the Pasticceria Sombrero in Licata. I bought four different ones. While eating I decided that I liked the large chocolate one best.

Some food historians place the origins of cannoli in 827–1091 in Caltanissetta in Sicily, by the concubines of princes looking to capture their attention. This period marks the Arab rule of the island, known then as the Emirate of Sicily, giving rise to the theory that the etymology stemmed from the Arabic word qanawāt meaning „tubes“ in reference to their tube-shaped shells. During this time, the Arabs influenced Sicilian baking with the introduction of candied fruits, pistachios, and cinnamon. They also introduced the technique of combining nuts and fruits with sugar and honey.

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