Dish
Cannolo Scomposto
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Li Trattoria Gourmet · Cardito
The story
The cannolo scomposto (literally "disassembled cannolo") is a deconstructed version of Sicily's classic cannolo, a fried pastry tube filled with sweet ricotta. While the traditional cannolo is a handheld, filled shell, the scomposto presents the same components—crisp fried pastry shards, creamy sheep's milk ricotta, chocolate drops, candied fruit, and pistachios—arranged on a plate for easier, shareable eating. This presentation allows each element to be tasted separately or combined at will, and it often features a more generous ricotta-to-shell ratio.
A great cannolo scomposto is distinguished by the quality of its ricotta, which must be silky, sweetened just enough, and drained of excess whey to avoid a watery plate. The pastry shards should be thin, light, and fried to order, never greasy or stale. In Naples, **Impasto Vivo all'Arenella** has been highlighted by creator *Jana Food Porn* for its rendition, which reportedly balances the creamy filling with a satisfying crunch. Regional variations may swap in different nuts, omit candied fruit, or drizzle with chocolate sauce, but the core principle of deconstructing the Sicilian classic remains the same.
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Where to eat it
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What creators say
Highlights from 3 creator reviews of Cannolo Scomposto.
Li Trattoria Gourmet in Cardito offers an insane seafood menu for €33.90, with multiple courses including starters, salmon, pasta or risotto, dessert, and coffee — all phenomenal.
Impastovivo all'Arenella is a hybrid pizzeria in Naples that doesn't call itself traditional or contemporary, serving creative and reinterpreted pizzas that are all excellent.
Impasto Vivo all'Arenella is a hybrid pizzeria that reinterprets pizza in creative ways, with standout dishes like the Ale Magno and La Grande Bellezza, all earning high praise.