Mini Cannoli Cups
Delightful bite-sized version of the classic Italian dessert with a rich ricotta filling and crispy shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cannoli cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 package cannoli shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate shavings or additional chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the filling by combining the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the mini chocolate chips and gently fold them into the mixture.
- Fill each cannoli shell with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag or a spoon.
- Arrange the filled cannoli cups on a serving platter and dust with powdered sugar.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch, or refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Use fresh ricotta for best results. Keep filling separate from shells until serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cannoli cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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