Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cannoli in dip form with this easy-to-make and delightful Cannoli Dip. Creamy ricotta and cream cheese blend with powdered sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips for a sweet treat that’s perfect for dipping waffle cones or cannoli chips.
Ingredients
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Ricotta Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if needed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Sweetening and Flavoring:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Additional:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Waffle cone pieces or cannoli chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ricotta Cream Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the ricotta and softened cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetening and Flavoring: Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon if using, and mix until well combined.
- Combine Additional Ingredients: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop. Serve with waffle cone pieces, cannoli chips, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well to avoid a runny dip.
- Add chopped pistachios for extra crunch if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
