The Best Cannoli Dip Recipe
This easy cannoli dip recipe is sweet, creamy, and packed with mini chocolate chips. The perfect no-bake dessert for holidays or parties. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings 8
Calories 356kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese well-drained
- 1 cup mascarpone softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by draining the ricotta cheese. To remove excess moisture, wrap it in cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, or place it in a fine-mesh strainer and let it sit for a few minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese and 1 cup of softened mascarpone using a hand or stand mixer. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Slowly sift in 2 cups of powdered sugar, then add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix until the dip becomes creamy and silky.
- Gently fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips for a sweet crunch.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and if you’re feeling fancy, garnish with more mini chocolate chips on top.
Notes
Be sure to drain the ricotta thoroughly; otherwise, the dip may become too runny.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar, depending on your taste. This dip is great with your favorite dippers, such as pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, cinnamon-sugar pita chips, vanilla wafers, fresh fruit, or even crispy waffle cone pieces. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, feel free to add a little extra lemon juice. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. Let your mascarpone sit out until it reaches room temperature. This helps everything blend together without lumps.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar, depending on your taste. This dip is great with your favorite dippers, such as pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, cinnamon-sugar pita chips, vanilla wafers, fresh fruit, or even crispy waffle cone pieces. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, feel free to add a little extra lemon juice. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. Let your mascarpone sit out until it reaches room temperature. This helps everything blend together without lumps.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 0.3mg