Cannoli Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cannoli Dip
Description
The dip starts with draining excess liquid from ricotta to achieve a thick consistency before mixing it with whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mini chocolate chips are folded into the mixture, with some reserved for garnish. Chilling the dip helps meld the flavors and firms the texture slightly for dipping. The combination replicates the rich, sweet, and cheesy filling typically found in cannoli pastries.
This version lends itself to casual snacking or dessert sharing. It pairs well with crunchy dippers like graham crackers, waffle cone pieces, or fresh fruit. The mixture maintains its quality refrigerated and can be prepared in advance.
The recipe excludes nutritional information for dippers and suggests storing in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days to retain freshness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips divided
- graham crackers or waffle cones, for serving
Instructions
- Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and add the ricotta cheese. Let drain for about 10 minutes or gently press with a spoon to remove excess liquid.
- Add the cream cheese to a medium bowl and whip with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Mix in the drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and chill for 30 minutes. Top with remaining chocolate chips to serve.
- Serve with waffle cone pieces, graham crackers, or fruit.
Notes
- Drain ricotta cheese to remove excess liquid for a thicker dip texture.
- Store the dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Serve with graham crackers, waffle cone pieces, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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