Alessi Mini Sicilian Style Cannoli Shells

Hand rolled. Sicilian style cannoli shells. The History of Cannoli: With the Arab introduction of sugar into Sicily in the 9th century the cooking style of this three sides island changed forever. Ricotta had long been an essential part of Sicilian cuisine as well as pine nuts and currants. Resourceful Sicilians added the neutral sweetness of sugar to these staple foods, wrapped them in a fried but delicate pastry tube hence the birth of cannoli. Originally enjoyed by Sicilians only at Carnival time,...