Description
Indulge in the creamy, sweet decadence of this Cannoli Dip that captures all the flavors of a traditional cannoli in an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert dip. Perfect for parties or a simple treat at home.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Mascarpone Mixture:
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
Sweetening and Flavorings:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional:
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped pistachios or crushed cannoli shells for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Mascarpone Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavorings: Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, then beat again until fully incorporated.
- Finalize the Dip: Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: When ready to serve, transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, or crushed cannoli shells if desired. Serve with broken waffle cones, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, strain the ricotta cheese using cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve for several hours before mixing.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
