Cannoli Siciliani Medium Dark Cocoa Shells 130 Pcs MIO

Cannoli Siciliani Medium Dark Shells MIO: the perfect shell for professional pastry

The Cannoli Siciliani Medium Dark Shells by MIO are the crispy, ready-to-fill shells that every pastry lab, bar, gelateria and restaurant in the Swiss food service should always keep in stock. Made in Italy according to Sicilian tradition, these shells in the dark cocoa variant offer an intense colour, an enveloping aroma and a crispness that holds up even after filling.

Each carton contains 130 pieces of medium size, the most requested format in professional catering because it perfectly balances portion, cost and visual appeal. The dark shell, obtained by adding cocoa to the dough, is the ideal choice for those who want a cannolo with a bolder character and strong visual impact, perfect to pair with light fillings such as classic ricotta.

What are Cannoli Siciliani shells

The cannolo siciliano is one of the most iconic Italian desserts worldwide. Its structure consists of two elements: the crispy shell and the creamy filling. The MIO shells provide the first element ready to use: fried, dry and stable, to be filled at the moment of service.

• Medium size: versatile format, suitable for plated dessert, retail counter and buffet.
• Dark variant: cocoa dough, intense colour and toasted aroma.
• 130 pieces per carton: professional, ready-to-use stock.
• MIO brand: consistent quality, made in Italy.
• Ready to fill: no preparation, just fill and serve.

Sicilian tradition, ready in your lab

Born as a Carnival dessert, the cannolo has become a timeless classic served all year round in the finest venues. MIO shells bring this tradition to the table without the long and delicate work of rolling, cutting and frying the dough around metal tubes. The lab saves precious time and maintains a consistent quality standard, reducing waste and simplifying dessert menu management.

The filling: ricotta, creams and endless variations

The dark cocoa shell is a perfect canvas for the pastry chef's creativity. The most loved filling remains sweetened sheep's ricotta, possibly enriched with chocolate chips, candied fruit or pistachio granules. But the MIO shell also lends itself well to modern interpretations:

• Classic ricotta cream with dark chocolate chips.
• Pastry cream or Bronte pistachio cream.
• Mascarpone and cocoa, or white chocolate creams to play on the colour contrast.
• Gelato versions: filled to order with artisan ice cream for a striking dessert.

To enhance the contrast between dark shell and light filling, finish with a dusting of icing sugar and a decoration at the ends (pistachio granules, candied orange peel or cherries).

Guaranteed crispness: fill at the moment

The secret to a perfect cannolo is crispness. MIO shells are designed to retain freshness as long as possible, but the golden rule of pastry always stays the same: fill only at the moment of service. Filling the shells too far in advance allows the moisture of the cream to soften the shell. For an organised service, keep empty shells and cream separately and assemble to order: in seconds you get a crispy, flawless cannolo.

Storage and professional handling

The shells are stored at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from heat and humidity, inside the well-sealed original packaging. The long shelf-life of the dry product allows you to keep stock always available without risk of spoilage, optimising purchasing and storage space. Once the carton is opened, reseal carefully to preserve the freshness of the remaining shells.

Logistics and delivery throughout Switzerland

LAPA supplies professional food service throughout Switzerland with fast and reliable deliveries. The dry, light and long-lasting product is ideal for stock orders. We guarantee efficient deliveries to Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel and to all the main centres of the Confederation, supporting bars, patisseries, gelaterias, restaurants and hotels with a service designed for food service.