“Leave the gun, take the cannoli”
After tasting cannoli in Sicily, I completely understand these famous words that were uttered in the classic film, The Godfather.
The cannoli of Piana degli Albanesi are just as famous. Famous for being the best cannoli in Sicily
They even celebrate the cannoli at La Festa di Cannoli where a huge cannoli of over four metres long is made.
There are no cannoli on display at the Extrabar dei Fratelli Petta in the main square, so I am confused.
Silly me! A pastry with a reputation such as this, is made to order.
I am taken to a small room at the back of the shop where it all takes place.
Pastry cases are pulled out as well as a large bucket of ricotta.
The ricotta is sensational. No sugar has been added and there is the lightest touch of chocolate.
Quickly put together and eaten just as quickly, they are indeed stunning.
When I ask how they are made, we are told to follow our noses down the street to find the answer.
It’s not hard following the smell of fresh pastry.
Inside the cannoli shells are being made.
The pastry is wrapped around wooded sticks to create the shape.
Popped into the deep fryer.
The sticks are removed and the shells stored until needed. Easy!
Happy with the cannoli, we move on to explore the town
The inhabitants of Piana degli Albanese are descendants of Albanian families that settled in Southern Italy during the Otterman era. They continue their traditions of religion, language and customs. The wearing of their national costume on festive occasions such as Easter is important to them.
The town is very quiet.
There are only a few locals in the square
Others are doing their shopping.
Peaceful Piana degli Albanesi nestled amongst the hills
Extrabar dei Fratelli Petta
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele 4
Piana degli Albanesi
http://www.extrabarpetta.it
I can see it is beautiful and the cannoli are not to be missed! Such lucky folk!
Thanks Ruth. It’s been great getting to meet the people and see things such as the cannoli making. We’ve loved tasting the cannoli all over Sicily.
Jenny
I usually adore cannoli but I must say Jen these look particularly heavy, were they?
They were actually very light though probably not as pretty to look at as some we had. Tasted great!
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What are the ingredients for the cannoli fillings?
Hi Theresa. Cannoli are filled with a mixture of fresh ricotta and usually either chopped bits of chocolate, candied citrus peel or mixed fruit or chopped pistachio. They are delicious!
But here is the recipe?