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cannoli

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cannoli

A cannoli is a classic Italian pastry consisting of a tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta cheese. The mental image is a crunchy, golden exterior contrasting with a smooth, velvety center, often garnished with chocolate chips, pistachios, or candied fruit at the ends. It is a popular dessert item found in Italian-American bakeries and cafes. While "cannoli" is technically plural in Italian (the singular is "cannolo"), it is almost exclusively used as a singular noun in English, with "cannolis" often used as the colloquial plural.

Examples

  1. I bought a cannoli at the bakery.

    I bought a cannoli at the bakery.

  2. The secret to a great cannoli is a crispy shell and fresh ricotta filling.

    The secret to a great cannoli is a crispy shell and fresh ricotta filling.

  3. She insisted that the cannoli be filled to order so the shell wouldn't get soggy.

    She insisted that the cannoli be filled to order so the shell wouldn't get soggy.

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