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Best Cannoli Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert Dip
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This Best Cannoli Dip Recipe is a luscious, creamy dessert dip inspired by classic Italian cannoli filling. Made from ricotta and cream cheese blended with confectioners sugar and vanilla, then studded with mini chocolate chips, it offers the perfect sweet treat for dipping buttery waffle cookies or fresh fruit. Quick to prepare and irresistibly smooth, this dip is ideal for parties, gatherings, or anytime you crave a decadent yet easy-to-make dessert.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature (or mascarpone cheese as an alternative)
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips

For Serving

  • 10 butter waffle cookies (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Strain the Ricotta: Add 1 cup of ricotta cheese to a strainer lined with a few layers of paper towels (or cheesecloth/coffee filter). Gently press the ricotta to help remove excess liquid and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to drain thoroughly. This step ensures a thicker and creamier dip consistency.
  2. Blend the Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine the strained ricotta cheese and 8 oz softened cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, blend them together until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fully incorporated without lumps.
  3. Add Sweetness and Flavor: Add 1 cup of confectioners sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract to the cheese mixture. Continue mixing on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the dip is homogeneous, silky, and fluffy.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in ⅔ cup of mini chocolate chips. This adds delightful bursts of chocolate throughout the creamy dip.
  5. Serve: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl. Optionally, top with extra mini chocolate chips and a light sprinkle of confectioners sugar for a pretty presentation. Serve immediately with butter waffle cookies, graham crackers, or fresh fruit for dipping.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute cream cheese with mascarpone cheese as noted in the ingredients.
  • Straining the ricotta is key to avoid a watery dip; you can drain it longer if needed.
  • Store the dip covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
  • Butter waffle cookies provide a perfect crispy contrast, but graham crackers or fresh fruit work beautifully too.
  • For a dairy-free or vegan version, consider using plant-based ricotta, cream cheese alternatives, and sugar substitutes.

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