Cannoli Dip
Cannoli Dip is a creamy, sweet dessert dip inspired by the classic Italian pastry. Made with ricotta, mascarpone, and mini chocolate chips, it’s a no-bake treat perfect for dipping cookies, fruit, or waffle cones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon or orange zest
- Optional toppings: extra mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, or chocolate sauce
- Suggested dippers: waffle cone pieces, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or sliced fruit
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat ricotta and mascarpone cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips. Add optional cinnamon or orange zest if using.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chocolate chips or chopped pistachios.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes for best texture and flavor.
- Serve with your choice of dippers and enjoy cold.
Notes
Drain ricotta well using cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer to avoid a runny dip.Cream cheese adds a tangier flavor if used instead of mascarpone.For a lighter texture, fold in some whipped cream before chilling.Do not freeze, as the dip’s texture may change when thawed.Serve with gluten-free dippers if needed to keep the dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/cannoli-dip/
