When you're looking for a quick fancy dessert, 5 ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need to whip up this creamy and authentic Cannoli Dip recipe! Made with mascarpone and a touch of orange zest, this dessert dip is a delightful addition to any party or get together.
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cannoli dip
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Ricotta Draining Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Calories 292kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
1 ½cupswhole milk ricotta cheesestrained
8ouncesmascarpone cheese
1cuppowdered sugarsifted
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonorange zestoptional
1cupminiature semisweet chocolate chipsplus more for garnish
Chopped pistachiosfor garnish (optional)
Graham crackerspizzelle cookies, ice cream cones, cannoli chips, cinnamon pita chips, strawberries, for serving
Instructions
Beat ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese together in a bowl until combined and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest (if using). Mix until sugar is completely incorporated, 2-3 more minutes. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly combined.
Transfer to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve. Garnish with additional chocolate chips and chopped pistachios before serving, if desired.
Serve with cinnamon pita chips, graham crackers, pizzelle cookies, broken ice cream cone pieces, cannoli chips, and fresh fruit.