Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Cannoli Dip, a creamy and luscious dessert that brings the classic Italian treat to your gathering without the fuss of frying pastry shells. This no-bake dessert is rich with the flavors of ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, blended harmoniously with powdered sugar and vanilla. Perfectly complemented by a variety of dippers such as pizzelle cookies, fresh strawberries, or graham crackers, this versatile dip is sure to impress at parties, family gatherings, or intimate nights in. With just five simple ingredients and a quick prep time of only 10 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that promises to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese (drained)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained ricotta and mascarpone cheeses. Use a hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Gently fold in all but two tablespoons of chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for optimal flavor blending.
- Before serving, sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top. Serve with your choice of dippers like pizzelle cookies or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg