Cookies United Small Cannoli Shells, 6 Pound, 1 Per Case

Cookies United Small Cannoli Shells deliver a crisp, flaky cylinder ready to be filled with your signature cannoli cream, ricotta mixture, or mousse. Each 6 pound supply provides ample shells for bakeries, restaurants, and catering operations that need consistent quality without the labor of forming and frying shells from scratch. The small size is ideal for bite-size portions, dessert platters, and event catering where guests prefer manageable, hand-held treats. These shells hold their crunch under refrigeration long enough to pipe, plate, and serve without turning soggy. Cookies United produces them with uniform thickness and diameter so every piece presents the same on the tray.

Uses

Traditional cannoli: Fill with sweetened ricotta, mascarpone, or whipped cream and finish with pistachios, chocolate chips, or candied orange for a classic Italian pastry.
Dessert catering: Pipe small portions for buffet lines, wedding dessert tables, and banquet platters where bite-size formats keep service fast and portions controlled.
Menu specials: Offer as a rotating dessert with seasonal fillings such as pumpkin spice ricotta in fall or limoncello cream in summer.
Creative appetizers: Fill with savory ricotta, herbed goat cheese, or smoked salmon mousse for a non-traditional cocktail-hour bite.

Who Would Benefit

• Italian restaurants and pizzerias adding cannoli to their dessert menu
• Bakeries and pastry shops that want pre-formed shells to speed production
• Caterers and event planners building dessert platters for large gatherings
• Hotel banquet kitchens needing consistent, portion-controlled pastry components
• Food trucks and pop-up vendors offering handheld Italian desserts

Product Highlights

• 6 pound bulk supply for high-volume foodservice use
• Small size suited for bite-size and finger-dessert presentations
• Crisp, flaky shell that maintains texture after filling under refrigeration
• Uniform shape and thickness for consistent plating and portioning
• Ready to fill, eliminating the labor of rolling, forming, and frying dough

Preparation & Use

Fill shells just before service for the best texture. Pipe ricotta or cream filling from both ends to ensure even distribution, then dip the ends in garnishes such as mini chocolate chips, crushed pistachios, or powdered sugar. For catered events, shells can be filled up to two hours ahead and held refrigerated; the small format holds its crunch longer than large shells because the filling-to-shell ratio is lower. Store unfilled shells in a cool, dry place sealed against humidity to preserve crispness.

Merchandising Ideas

Display filled small cannoli on tiered pastry stands near the register for impulse purchases in bakery settings. Group three or four on a small tray with varied garnishes to show customers the range of flavor options. In grocery deli sections, pair with tubs of cannoli cream as a kit so shoppers can assemble at home. Label the case with serving counts to help buyers plan for parties and events.