Homemade cannolis can be surprisingly creative, especially when home bakers start experimenting with fillings, toppings, and flavors beyond the classic ricotta version. On Reddit, bakers have shared everything from pistachio and chocolate chip creations to red velvet, blackberry, and even savory twists. These photos of homemade cannolis show just how impressive the Italian pastry can look when made from scratch.
Chocolate Chip Cannoli Made Completely From Scratch
Reddit user ragsy1224 made these chocolate chip cannoli entirely from scratch, including the fried shells and ricotta-mascarpone filling. The shells were rolled thin, fried around cannoli tubes, then filled shortly before serving to help keep them crisp, while chocolate chips added sweetness and crunch at the ends. The effort clearly impressed fellow bakers, with Reddit user landotronic commenting, “My hats off to you! They look great and I bet they taste even better!”
First-Time Cannoli With Three Different Fillings
Reddit user Xhoust made cannoli for the first time using a Binging with Babish recipe, filling the homemade shells with three combinations: ricotta and chocolate chips, ricotta with ground pistachios, and ricotta with candied orange and lemon peel plus lemon juice and zest. The baker admitted that getting the shells right took some work, but commenters thought the effort paid off. Reddit user Nezrite wrote, “They look amazing!” while RoastedRhino praised the trickiest part, commenting, “Good job with the shells!”
Ricotta Cannoli With Chocolate and Hazelnuts
Reddit user the_siren22 made these homemade ricotta cannoli with thin, crispy shells, explaining that a pasta maker helped roll the dough thin enough to achieve the texture they wanted. The ends were dipped in dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts, adding an extra layer of crunch and richness. The presentation impressed plenty of commenters, with Reddit user average_emily writing, “These look amazing oh my goodness. Top chef material!”
Ricotta Cannoli With Homemade Candied Orange Peel
Reddit user XDrustyspoonsXD made these homemade cannoli with ricotta filling, pistachios, and candied orange peel, using a Binging with Babish recipe as the base and adding the homemade citrus garnish themselves. The combination looked polished enough to earn plenty of praise, with Reddit user WendyIsCass commenting, “Those are beautiful!” Another user, Juebagel, simply added, “They look scrumptious.”
Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Cannoli
These homemade cannoli were finished two ways, with some ends dipped in mini chocolate chips and others coated in chopped pistachios. The creamy filling, crisp shells, and classic toppings made the batch look like something straight from an Italian bakery case. One Reddit commenter was clearly impressed, writing, “Oh my god these look amazing.”
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Homemade Cannoli With Perfectly Crisp Shells
This homemade cannoli batch drew plenty of attention for its golden, bubbly shells and generous filling. While one commenter thought the filling looked a little loose, they had nothing but praise for the pastry itself, writing, “Filling looks a little runny but the shells are perfection!”
Red Velvet Cannoli
These homemade red velvet cannoli put a colorful spin on the classic Italian pastry, pairing crisp shells with a rich filling and the unmistakable look of red velvet. The unusual combination definitely caught Reddit users’ attention, with user ca1331 commenting, “O M G…They look so delicious!!!”
Homemade Cannoli With Beautifully Crisp Shells
This homemade cannoli batch stood out for its deeply golden, bubbly shells and generous ricotta filling. The baker explained that they kneaded the dough a little longer than the recipe called for and drained the ricotta before beating it, which helped with the finished texture. Fellow Reddit users clearly approved, with one commenter writing, “Beautiful presentation and must be delicious.”
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Blackberry and Hazelnut Cannoli
A home baker gave classic cannoli a fruity twist with blackberry and hazelnut flavors, filling crisp shells with a ricotta-mascarpone mixture and topping them with berries and nuts. The baker said it was their first time making cannoli and that the idea was inspired by “The Great British Bake Off.” Reddit users were impressed with the result, with user databear90 commenting, “This just looks like the absolute best thing ever. I definitely need to make these.”
Homemade Cannoli With Dark Chocolate Ricotta Filling
This homemade batch paired crisp cannoli shells with a ricotta filling mixed with chopped dark chocolate, while chopped pistachios added color and crunch to the ends. The combination kept the filling fairly classic but gave the finished pastries a little extra texture and visual appeal. When one Reddit user asked what was inside, the baker confirmed the ricotta and dark chocolate mixture, prompting another commenter to reply, “Nice one!”
Homemade Crab Rangoon Cannolis
Reddit user turned crab Rangoon into a playful savory cannoli by wrapping wonton wrappers around cannoli molds, frying them, and piping in a crab Rangoon-style filling. The idea was such a hit that commenters immediately started asking for the recipe. One Reddit user wrote, “Oh this is brilliant. Op. Recipe please.” Another added, “I never thought of cannolis being savory, I love this.”
Homemade Pistachio Cannoli
These homemade pistachio cannoli featured crisp shells filled with pistachio pastry cream, with the ends dipped in finely ground pistachios for even more nutty flavor and texture. The baker said they made the shells themselves, which impressed commenters almost as much as the finished pastries. Reddit user reactions included, “Oh wow, you made the shells too?” while another simply said, “That’s amazing!”
