Can Cannoli Dip be made in advance?

Yes, it can be; however, I recommend leaving the chocolate chips until just before serving. This prevents the chocolate chips from "melting" in the dip.

How do I prevent runny or grainy dip?

Use fresh, whole milk, high-quality ricotta. The ricotta you use in this recipe will greatly affect the consistency of your dip. Make sure you strain the ricotta cheese to prevent it from being runny. Use a hand or stand mixer to get an extra thick, smooth, and creamy dip.

Creamy Cannoli Dip Recipe

Name: Creamy Cannoli Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk ricotta; 8 ounce mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature and strained; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips; graham crackers, strawberries, waffle cones, etc. for serving

Creamy Cannoli Dip

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Cannoli Dip tastes just like the rich, creamy filling of a cannoli without all of the hassle. A couple of ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need to whip up this perfect party pleaser.

Author: Ashley
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Time: 0 hours
Cook Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixer
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk ricotta
8 ounce mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature and strained
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
graham crackers, strawberries, waffle cones, etc. for serving

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Instructions

In a large bowl, add ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, approximately 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon and continue beating for 30 more seconds.
Taste the dip, and add up to 1/2 cup of additional powdered sugar as desired.
Gently fold chocolate chips into the dip. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of the dip.
Serve dip immediately with dippers of your choice. Strawberries, graham crackers, waffle cones, and pizzelle cookies are great options!

Equipment

Notes

Adapted from Homemade Hooplah.
If your ricotta is a bit watery, you can strain it. Line a colander with a cheesecloth and strain the ricotta by pressing it with a rubber spatula until most of the liquid has drained. Paper towels can also be used in place of the cheesecloth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 0

Keywords: cannoli, italian, dessert

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