Description
This creamy and indulgent Cannoli Dip is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert. Combining ricotta and mascarpone cheeses with powdered sugar, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips, this no-bake dip is perfect for parties or casual get-togethers. Serve it chilled with an assortment of dippers like pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, or fresh strawberries for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese, drained
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (cream cheese can be substituted)
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dippers
- Pizzelle cookies
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Broken waffle cones
- Strawberries
- Broken cannoli shells
Instructions
- Mix Cheeses: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese. Using a hand mixer on medium-high speed, blend for several minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cheese mixture. Beat on low speed initially to prevent powdered sugar from flying, then increase speed until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in all but two tablespoons of the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the creamy mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. The dip can be served after 15 minutes if necessary but is best chilled longer.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved two tablespoons of chocolate chips on top and dust with additional powdered sugar if desired. Serve the dip with a variety of dippers such as pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, broken waffle cones, strawberries, or broken cannoli shells for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the ricotta cheese well to avoid a watery dip.
- Mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream cheese for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- For gluten-free options, choose gluten-free dippers like fresh fruit or gluten-free cookies.
- The dip can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of powdered sugar according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: cannoli dip, ricotta dessert, mascarpone dip, no-bake dessert, party dip, Italian dessert dip, creamy chocolate dip
