Beyond those options, look to almond extract to create nutty notes or peppermint to add a wintery twist to your cannoli filling. Once you've figured out the main flavor of your cannoli filling ...

gives American cannoli a sweeter flavor than its Italian counterpart. As an aside, Italians prefer their cannoli fillings to be simple, without the use of too many garnishes. The Italian version ...

That flavor is so nice ... is that there are three elements we should be looking for in a perfect cannoli. Herrine: The filling should be smooth and creamy and not lumpy. Emily: Mm hmm.

That's all I'm gonna say. Narrator: In a previous video, Bova's was our pick for the best cannoli in Boston. Emily and Herrine: Three, two, one. Both: Bova's! Herrine: Same! Emily: Bova's!

While some pastry shops flavor the filling with espresso or chocolate, the main differences in types of cannoli are in the adornment. Cannoli ends can be dunked in mini chocolate chips ...