Description
A creamy and dreamy dip that captures the beloved flavors of traditional Italian cannoli in a fun, shareable format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta (well drained)
- ½ cup mascarpone (or 4 oz cream cheese if needed)
- ½–¾ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional but recommended)
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- Broken cannoli shells
- Pizzelle
- Waffle cones or waffle cookies
- Biscotti
- Strawberries or sliced fruit
Instructions
- Drain the ricotta.
- Whip the cheeses.
- Add sweetness and flavor.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Taste and adjust.
- Chill and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes like Stevia or Monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg