Everyone loves an easy dessert dip and this cannoli dip tops the list.
A delicious blend of cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and chocolate chips make the perfect dippable dessert that tastes just like a cannoli!
A Delicious Dessert Dip
Cannoli are a Sicilian dessert consisting of a crispy pastry filled with a flavored ricotta cheese filling.
- Quick and Easy: This dip is a sweet treat that’s fast to prepare.
- Simple Ingredients: With just a few minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, you’ll be making this on repeat.
- Customizable: Change it up with different additions like crushed pistachios, lemon zest, or extracts. Serve with different dippers every time.
Ingredients for Cannoli Dip
- Cream Cheese – Use a block of full fat cream cheese or, if you have it, try mascarpone cheese.
- Ricotta Cheese – Ricotta cheese is used in cannoli filling and adds flavor to this dip too. Be sure to drain it well or the dip will be runny.
- Flavor – Vanilla extract is the traditional choice, but try almond extract or amaretto flavoring, orange zest, finely diced strawberries, lemon zest, or coconut!
- Chocolate Chips – Mini chocolate chips are always welcome in traditional cannolis, and this dip is no different! Don’t forget to sprinkle some on top for a pretty garnish!
How to Make Cannoli Dip
- With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and ricotta.
- Last, stir in the mini chocolate chips (if desired) and chill the dip for an hour.
- Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
Dippers for Cannoli Dip
It’s easy to think of a million things to try! Pizzelle cookies or mini cannoli shells are favorites.
- Strawberries or apple slices
- Pizzelles, broken-up waffle cones or sugar cones
- Graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or biscotti
- All time fave…Bellino Mini Cannoli Shells
Storing Creamy Cannoli Dip
This cannoli dip recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Cannoli Dip
Cannoli dip is a blend of cream cheese, ricotta, and chocolate chips with classic flavors of Italian cannoli in a dippable form.
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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.
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Add the cream cheese to a medium bowl and whip with a hand mixer until fluffy.
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Mix in the drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
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Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and chill for 30 minutes. Top with remaining chocolate chips to serve.
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Serve with waffle cone pieces, graham crackers, or fruit.
Nutritional information does not include dippers.
Calories: 325 | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert, Dip
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