Sicilian Cannoli Shells | Imported | 24 Count | Frank & Sal
$ 29.98 - $ 32.98
Imported Sicilian Cannoli Shells, Ready for Your Favorite Cream
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Fill a tray after Sunday dinner, add minis to a holiday dessert platter, or serve full-size cannoli with espresso. These imported Sicilian cannoli shells arrive ready for your favorite filling, so you can fill and finish them at home just before serving.
Choose 3-inch mini or 5-inch large shells. Each box contains 24 unfilled shells in one size, ready to fill without baking or frying. Cream and garnishes are sold separately.
A Thicker Shell, a Less-Sweet Bite
Compared with our traditional Frank & Sal bakery shells, these Sicilian shells are a little thicker and less sweet. You get a distinct crunch alongside the soft ricotta filling, with enough flavor in the pastry to enjoy both together. Try your first one without powdered sugar to taste that balance.
Choose mini or large cannoli shells
3-inch mini shells, 24 count: A smaller dessert for cookie trays, holiday gatherings, and tables with several sweets to sample.
5-inch large shells, 24 count: A full-size cannoli for an after-dinner dessert, with more room for your favorite filling.
What's in the box: 24 unfilled shells in your selected size. This is not a mixed-size assortment. Lengths are approximate.
Origin: Imported from Sicily. Packaged by Arancine Siciliane S.r.l. in Agrigento, Sicily.
Pair a crisp shell with our cannoli cream
Our house-made cannoli cream with chocolate chips is made with impastata ricotta, a finely textured ricotta suited to pastry filling. It comes in four 1.5-pound pastry bags, so you can thaw the bags you need in the refrigerator and pipe directly into the shells.
The shell's gentle sweetness complements the richness of our ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Each bite brings the crunch of the pastry and the sweetness of the filling together, so you can enjoy both without either taking over.
Serve them plain, or finish the ends with chopped pistachios, mini chocolate chips, or candied orange peel. Add a light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving if you like.
How to fill cannoli shells
- Prepare the cream. Keep ricotta filling refrigerated. If using frozen cream, thaw it in the refrigerator according to its instructions.
- Prepare your piping bag. Make the opening wide enough for the filling and any chocolate chips to pass through.
- Fill from both ends. Gently hold the shell, pipe toward the center from one end, then turn it and fill from the other end to avoid an empty middle.
- Finish close to serving time. Add your garnishes and serve promptly for the crispest bite. Keep ricotta-filled cannoli refrigerated until serving.
Ingredients & allergens
Ingredients: Type 00 soft wheat flour, water, sugar, palm oil, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and vanillin. Fried in palm oil.
Contains: Wheat and gluten.
May contain traces of: Sesame, almonds, pistachios, eggs, milk and milk derivatives, mustard, lupine, peanuts, and sulfur dioxide. Check the package label before serving anyone with an allergy. Cannoli cream and garnishes have their own allergen information.
Cannoli Shell Questions & Storage Tips
How do you keep cannoli shells crisp?
Store unfilled cannoli shells well sealed in a cool, dry place, away from steam and humidity. Do not refrigerate these unfilled shells. Add the filling shortly before serving because moisture from the cream gradually softens the pastry.
Can I fill cannoli the night before?
For the best crunch, keep the shells and filling separate overnight and fill close to serving time. Store unfilled shells in a cool, dry cupboard and cannoli cream in the refrigerator. Once filled with the cream, cannoli need refrigeration.
How much cream do I need for 24 cannoli shells?
As a rough planning estimate, allow two 1.5-pound bags of cream for 24 mini shells, or three bags for 24 large shells. Capacity varies with the shell opening and how generously you fill it. These estimates are a starting point; keep some extra cream available.
Do these cannoli shells need baking or frying?
No. They are finished pastry shells, ready to fill straight from the box.
Are these cannoli shells sugar-free or gluten-free?
No. They contain sugar and wheat flour. Their less-sweet taste does not mean they are sugar-free, and they are not gluten-free.
How long can I store unfilled cannoli shells?
These shells are best used within 35 days of receiving your order. Keep the shells well sealed and dry after opening. Fill only the number you plan to serve so the remaining shells stay separate from the cream.