Modern Pastry Shop

Cannoli

Crisp shell filled to order with less-sweet ricotta cream — many locals' pick over Mike's down the block

Sfogliatelle

Layered, fan-shaped pastry shell filled with sweetened ricotta — a Modern specialty that's harder to find done well in Boston

Lobster Tail

Flaky sfogliatelle shell stuffed with French cream, less sweet than Mike's version

Tiramisu Cup

Layered mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers in a takeaway cup, dusted with cocoa

Ricotta Pie

Italian-style baked ricotta pie with a pastry crust — a Modern specialty for holidays

Key Lime Tart

Key Lime Tart

Boston Cream Cupcake