Cannoli Dip
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Cannoli Dip
Description
The dip starts by creaming together mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese) and drained ricotta cheese until smooth. Powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract are added and whipped to a light, fluffy texture. Mini chocolate chips are then gently folded in to provide bits of chocolate throughout.
The resulting dip has a creamy, airy texture combining the richness of mascarpone or cream cheese with the mild graininess of ricotta, sweetened with sugars and flavored with vanilla. This dessert dip captures elements of traditional cannoli filling and is intended to be served with crunchy accompaniments such as waffle cone cookies, butter cookies, shortbread, or fresh fruit like strawberries and apples.
Optional flavor additions mentioned include fresh orange zest, a hint of cinnamon, or pistachios to more closely mimic classic cannoli flavors. Suggestions for ingredient substitutions note that full-fat cream cheese is preferable if mascarpone is not available. Adjusting ricotta amounts and sugar levels can tailor the dip closer to commercial versions, and draining the ricotta is important to avoid excess liquid and achieve proper creaminess.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
- 1 cup (8 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese. Make sure to drain any liquid off of the ricotta cheese before adding it to the bowl! Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Whip for 2-3 minutes, or until light, fluffy, and perfectly creamy. Add more powdered sugar for a sweeter cannoli dip.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips. Serve with waffle cone cookies, butter cookies, shortbread cookies, strawberries, apples, and fresh fruits.
Notes
- Drain liquid from ricotta cheese before mixing to ensure a creamy texture.
- Full-fat cream cheese is recommended if substituting mascarpone.
- Optional additions include orange zest, cinnamon, or pistachios for authentic cannoli flavor.
- Adjust ricotta and sugar quantities to mimic different flavor profiles, such as the Trader Joe's version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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