Best Cannoli Dip Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Yield: 6 servings

This light and airy cannoli dip recipe is loaded with chocolate chips and refreshing orange zest. Served with crispy pizzelle cookies, it's a sweet, creamy and easy dessert ready in just 10 minutes! Easily made days ahead, this dip is perfect for parties or game night!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 (8 oz) container mascarpone cheese, or softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup mini chocolate chips
zest of 1 large orange
waffle cookies, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or fresh fruit, for dipping

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, mascarpone, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Stir until combined, set aside.
In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the ricotta mixture into the whipped cream, just until combined. Add in the chocolate chips and orange zest.
You can serve it immediately, or refrigerate it for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve with your favorite dippers.

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Notes

Store: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You can also wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, just be sure to store it away from any strong smelling foods like onions

Serving: This dip shouldn't be heated, otherwise it'll split. It needs to be served chilled or at room temperature

Adjust the Sweetness: Start with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and add more to taste so that you don’t end up with a dip that’s too sweet for your liking. Taste as you go and increase the amount as needed.

Double Chocolate: Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder into the mixture for a chocolate cannoli dip variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoop, Calories: 451kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 38mg, Sodium: 69mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 59g