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Easy Cannoli Dip and Chips with Ricotta and Mascarpone

Jenny
Creamy cannoli dip and chips made with ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, vanilla, and chocolate chips. This crowd pleasing recipe comes together in just 5 minutes and makes a great appetizer or dessert.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • waffle cone pieces to serve

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment on medium high speed, mix ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add in powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips then transfer the cannoli dip to a serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with more chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with waffle cone pieces.

Notes

  • Serving ideas: Graham crackers, Oreos, wafers, pizzelles. 
  • Use a stand mixer or powered hand mixer. Whisking at medium high speed will make the dip fluffy.
  • Strain the ricotta cheese. If your ricotta has excess liquid, place a strainer over a bowl. Line the strainer with a piece of paper towel, cheesecloth, or coffee filter. Add the ricotta cheese on top and another layer of paper towel on top. Put a heavy object like a can to weigh down the ricotta and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to strain. My ricotta did not need to be strained for this recipe.
  • Chill the cannoli dip. Although you can definitely eat the cannoli dip immediately, I recommend letting it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together and thicken.
  • Make a dessert board. Turn the cannoli dip into a dessert board with fruit, cookies, and nuts. You can also add in pretzels or popcorn for a sweet and salty dessert board.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cannoli, cannoli dip
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