Cannoli Dip

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings (½ cup per serving)

  • Calories

    473 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Cannoli Dip

Made with classic cannoli filling ingredients, this cannoli dip is a simple way to enjoy the classic Italian dessert! Serve it with broken cannoli shells, strawberries, or your favorite cookies. Recipe includes a how-to video!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened at room temperature for just 15 minutes
  • 2 ⅓ cups powdered sugar divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips plus additional for topping, if desired
  • Preferred dippers we like pizzelle pieces, broken cannoli shells, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, etc.
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Instructions

  1. Strain the ricotta: Place a large fine mesh strainer over a mixing bowl (make sure it isn’t touching the bottom of the bowl) and line the strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place the ricotta inside, then wrap the cheesecloth around the ricotta. Place something heavy on top of the cheesecloth/ricotta (I use large canned goods) and press firmly to help squeeze out the liquid. Place in the refrigerator and allow to sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Once ricotta has been strained, remove from the cheesecloth (discard the excess liquid) and place in a large mixing bowl with the slightly softened mascarpone cheese. Use a spatula or an electric mixer on low-speed to stir until just combined.
  3. Add about 2 cups (250g) of the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt and gently stir until just-combined.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine cold heavy cream and remaining (⅓ cup/41g) powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until mixture is thick and fluffy and you’ve reached stiff peaks (mixture will have Cool whip consistency).
  5. Add whipped cream mixture to the ricotta mixture and use a spatula to gently fold together until completely combined.
  6. Carefully fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before serving with your favorite dippers.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 129mg (5%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 986IU (20%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (½ cup per serving)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 129mg 5%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 986IU 20%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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