cannoli
[ kan-OH-lee ]
An Italian dessert consisting of tubular or horn-shaped pastry shells that have been deep-fried, then filled with a sweetened filling of whipped
RICOTTA (and often whipped cream) mixed with bits of chocolate, candied citron and sometimes nuts.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.