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Cannoli Dip Recipe

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4.1 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 3 servings

Description

This creamy and indulgent Cannoli Dip combines smooth ricotta and mascarpone cheeses with sweet powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla, folded with mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for delightful texture. Perfect as a decadent dessert dip, it pairs wonderfully with cannoli shell pieces, pizzelle cookies, stroopwafels, ice cream cones, or Nilla wafers, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus more for garnish)

For Serving

  • Pistachios (shelled and chopped, for garnish)
  • Cannoli shells (broken into pieces)
  • Pizzelle cookies
  • Mini stroopwaffles
  • Ice cream cones (broken into pieces)
  • Nilla wafers

Instructions

  1. Mix the base: In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth, forming the creamy base of the dip.
  2. Fold in chocolate chips: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the creamy mixture without deflating it.
  3. Chill and garnish: Transfer the prepared dip into a serving bowl, then top with additional mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios for an extra touch of texture and visual appeal. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and dip to firm up.
  4. Serve with dippers: Serve the chilled cannoli dip alongside an assortment of dippers such as broken cannoli shells, pizzelle cookies, mini stroopwaffles, broken ice cream cones, and Nilla wafers for guests to enjoy scooping and dipping.

Notes

  • For best flavor, refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to integrate fully.
  • You can substitute the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips with mini white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
  • Ensure the mascarpone and ricotta are drained of excess moisture to avoid a watery dip.
  • Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/cannoli-dip-recipe/