Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cannoli Dip, a creamy and rich dessert that captures the essence of traditional cannolis without any baking required. This easy-to-make dip combines just five simple ingredients, allowing you to create a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings. Its luxurious texture and chocolatey goodness make it a standout dessert that everyone will adore. Serve with a variety of dippers, from fruits to cookies, for an unforgettable sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese (drained)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, broken waffle cones, strawberries, broken cannoli shells for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta and mascarpone cheeses. Blend using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Gently fold in all but two tablespoons of the mini chocolate chips.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Before serving, sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve this delicious cannoli dip with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Drain ricotta cheese well to prevent a watery dip.
- Sift powdered sugar for a smooth texture.
- Chill the cannoli dip for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruit.
- Experiment with different dippers for unique taste experiences.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg