5.0 from 6 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings (½ cup per serving)
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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.
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add about 2 cups (250g) of the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt and gently stir until just-combined.
- 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).
- Add whipped cream mixture to the ricotta mixture and use a spatula to gently fold together until completely combined.
- Carefully fold in chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before serving with your favorite dippers.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.