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Easy Cannoli Dip, Served 3 Ways

My husband has an Italian heritage, and I’m all for it! Pasta, bread, and cannolis are delicious Italian staples. I’ve got the first two down, but homemade cannolis are not something that I’ve purchased the equipment for. So when I signed up to bring an Italian dessert to our next church function, I went for my easy cannoli dip instead! It requires no special equipment, it’s delicious, and it comes together in under 10 minutes (talk about the best of all worlds!). Learn how to get the taste of a real cannoli, but without the hassle, (plus 3 fun ways to serve it) below!

Supplies Needed

all of the ingredients to make this easy cannoli dip

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Dippers: Such as crushed waffle cones, pretzels, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, fruit, etc. You can optionally drizzle them in melted chocolate, white chocolate, and/or crushed nuts if you prefer.

Directions

cream cheese in the bottom of a mixing bowl

Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and dump it into your mixing bowl. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until smooth.

a stand mixer beating ricotta cheese and cream cheese

Next, add the ricotta cheese, and beat on low to medium speed for about 4 minutes, or until smooth and thoroughly combined. Make sure to scrape the bowl down occasionally.

a woman adding powdered sugar to the bowl of her stand mixer

Then, add the powdered sugar and beat to combine. You may choose sift the powdered sugar first if it is clumpy.

a woman adding vanilla extract to the bowl of her stand mixer

Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

Remove the bowl from the mixer, and add the mini chocolate chips. Fold them in with your spatula.

a group of easy cannoli dip served 3 different ways

This can be served immediately while it is soft, or it may be chilled until ready to serve for a firmer and more structured dip.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

3 Ways to Serve

a woman holding a cannoli cone, which has easy cannoli dip inside

Cannoli Cones

This is probably the most fun and whimsical way to serve this easy cannoli dip!

Allow the dip to set up in the fridge for about 1-2 hours, and then use an ice cream scoop or dough scoop to fill the inside of waffle cones. If you like, you can also provide different topping choices including additional chocolate chips, crushed nuts, sprinkles, and syrup.

Depending on the size of your cones, you can get anywhere from 8-14 cannoli cones per batch of dip.

a small jar of easy cannoli dip

Individual-Serving Jars

This is a way to serve a portioned amount of dip without having to scoop and serve cones immediately.

After mixing your dip, use a dough scoop to portion it into jars. Chill until ready to serve. Optionally top with your favorite waffle dippers, additional chocolate chips, crushed nuts, sprinkles, or syrup just before serving. A spoon is recommended as well!

One batch of dip will make approximately 12 of the 4oz jars.

a bowl of easy cannoli dip, with dippers on the side

Party Dip

This is a great no-fuss way to serve a large group of guests, serving it chips and dip style!

Simply spread the dip into a bowl of choice (I used one from my glass bowl set), and place your dippers on the side. Additional toppings are optional.

This will serve 12-18 guests, depending on how much dip they get for themselves!

Easy Cannoli Dip, Served 3 Ways

Course: Dessert, Natural Food
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Calories

335

kcal

Get the taste of a real cannoli, but without the hassle. This decadent, easy cannoli dip requires no special equipment, and it comes together in under 10 minutes! There are 3 creative ways to serve it as well.

Ingredients

  • 30oz. ricotta cheese

  • 8oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

  • Dippers: Such as crushed waffle cones, pretzels, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, fruit, etc. You can optionally drizzle them in melted chocolate, white chocolate, and/or crushed nuts if you prefer.

Directions

  • Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and dump it into your mixing bowl. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add the ricotta cheese, and beat on low to medium speed for about 4 minutes, or until smooth and thoroughly combined. Make sure to scrape the bowl down occasionally.
  • Add the powdered sugar and beat to combine. You may choose sift the powdered sugar first if it is clumpy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • Remove the bowl from the mixer, and add the mini chocolate chips. Fold them in with your spatula.
  • This can be served immediately while it is soft, or it may be chilled until ready to serve for a firmer and more structured dip.
  • Try Serving One Of These Ways
  • Cannoli Cones: Allow the dip to set up in the fridge for about 1-2 hours, and then use an ice cream scoop or dough scoop to fill the inside of waffle cones. If you like, you can also provide different topping choices including additional chocolate chips, crushed nuts, sprinkles, and syrup. Depending on the size of your cones, you can get anywhere from 8-14 cannoli cones per batch of dip.
  • Individual-Serving Jars: After mixing your dip, use a dough scoop to portion it into jars. Chill until ready to serve. Optionally top with your favorite waffle dippers, additional chocolate chips, crushed nuts, sprinkles, or syrup just before serving. A spoon is recommended as well! One batch of dip will make approximately 12 of the 4oz jars.
  • Party Dip: Simply spread the dip into a bowl of choice (I used one from my glass bowl set), and place your dippers on the side. Additional toppings are optional. This will serve 12-18 guests, depending on how much dip they get for themselves!

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Approximate Nutritional Information Per Serving: 335 calories, 31g carbs, 20g fats, 7g protein, 166g sodium, 29g sugar

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