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Giant Cannoli from Brooklyn Bakery Go Viral This Holiday

1/7/2026

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Circo’s Pastry Shop in Brooklyn features giant cannoli weighing 4 to 5 pounds that are a holiday hit.
Owner Antonino Pierdipino took over the bakery in the 1970s.
Celebrity endorsements on social media have helped drive a surge in popularity.
The bakery was established in 1945, uses traditional methods, and hopes to pass its legacy to the next generation, with Gen Z customers eager to learn about its history.

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Story summary

Circo’s Pastry Shop in Brooklyn features giant cannoli weighing 4 to 5 pounds that are a holiday hit.
Owner Antonino Pierdipino took over the bakery in the 1970s.
Celebrity endorsements on social media have helped drive a surge in popularity.
The bakery was established in 1945, uses traditional methods, and hopes to pass its legacy to the next generation, with Gen Z customers eager to learn about its history.