Description
Cannoli dip brings Italian dessert magic straight to your table with silky mascarpone and ricotta blending perfectly. Crisp cannoli chips or sweet fruit make delightful companions for this rich, creamy crowd-pleaser you’ll want to share at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Sweeteners:
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) mini chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Additional Serving Suggestion:
- Variety of cookies for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare ricotta by layering between paper towels in a bowl, applying gentle pressure to extract excess moisture, ensuring a thick and stable dip consistency.
- Combine softened cream cheese, drained ricotta, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until achieving a silky, uniform texture without lumps.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar while continuously mixing, ensuring even distribution and creating a smooth, sweet base with consistent flavor throughout.
- Delicately fold mini chocolate chips into the mixture using a spatula, reserving a small portion for decorative topping to enhance visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the prepared dip for a minimum of 15 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set, creating a more refined culinary experience.
- Present the chilled dip alongside complementary accompaniments such as waffle cone fragments, traditional pizzelle cookies, or fresh seasonal fruit slices for an engaging and versatile dessert presentation.
Notes
- Drain ricotta thoroughly to prevent watery consistency, ensuring a thick and creamy texture that holds its shape perfectly.
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to avoid annoying lumps and achieve a smooth, silky dip that spreads effortlessly.
- Customize the sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar, tasting as you mix to create a personalized flavor profile that suits your palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg