5 from 38 votes
Cannoli Dip
Cannoli Dip is a creamy blend of softened cream cheese and drained ricotta sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, folded with mini chocolate chips. It offers the traditional cannoli flavor in a scoopable form served with graham crackers or waffle cone pieces for dipping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
325 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% 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.