Cannoli Dip
A luscious, creamy dip that captures the essence of cannoli without the need for frying. Perfect for gatherings and customizable with various dippers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (optional)
- Cannoli shells or graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture.
- Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with crushed pistachios, if desired. Serve with cannoli shells or graham crackers.
Notes
For a lighter twist, fresh fruit like strawberries or banana slices can be used as dippers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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