(1 plain, 1 chocolate chips, 1 pistachio) these tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough filled with ricotta hail from the region of sicily where they are typically topped with candied orange. This popular sweet was specifically made for the italian holiday carnivale and was made to be a fertility symbol of the festivities. In today's world, the cannoli is enjoyed throughout the year and is thought of as the ultimate sicilian dessert.