Cannoli Dip
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Cannoli Dip
Description
Cannoli Dip combines drained ricotta cheese with powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract to create a smooth and sweet cream. The mixture is blended until well combined and creamy. Mini chocolate chips are sprinkled on top, adding chocolate bursts consistent with classic cannoli fillings.
The dip is served alongside broken cannoli shells, waffle cones, or pizzelle cookies, offering crispy vehicles for scooping. This presentation simulates the traditional Italian dessert in a shareable, appetizer-style form.
The combination of ricotta and mascarpone provides a rich and velvety texture, while the sweetness is balanced but noticeable. This dip is easy to prepare and can be refrigerated before serving. It’s a practical alternative for those who want cannoli flavor with less assembly and fuss.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces ricotta cheese drained
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- mini chocolate chips to garnish
- cannoli shells waffle cones or pizzelles, to serve
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta, powdered sugar, mascarpone and vanilla extract in a medium bowl to combine.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips and serve with broken cannoli shells, waffles cones or pizzelle.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving of the dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.