Creamy Cannoli Dip
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.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 117kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 8 ounce mascarpone or cream cheese at room temperature and strained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- graham crackers strawberries, waffle cones, etc. for serving
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 ½ 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!
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
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
