Description
Cannoli Cups offer a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dessert. These mini treats feature a creamy ricotta and mascarpone filling with hints of vanilla and chocolate, all nestled in a crispy shell. Perfect for a sweet indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cannoli Cups:
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells or 12 baked mini tart shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
- Extra mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- If using phyllo shells: Pre-bake according to package instructions and let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl: Combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in: Mini chocolate chips and orange zest (if using).
- Spoon or pipe: Filling into cooled tart or phyllo shells.
- Garnish: With extra chocolate chips or chopped pistachios.
- Chill: For at least 30 minutes before serving to set the filling.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta is well-drained for a firm filling.
- Prepare filling ahead, assemble before serving for crisp shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if using phyllo shells)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (or Baking if using phyllo shells)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
