This is the best recipe for anyone who loves cannoli’s. This Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe brings together all the flavors of a traditional cannoli without the work. Use cannoli shells, waffle cones or cookies with this incredible dip.
The Best Cannoli Dip
Cannoli’s are undeniably delightful, but let’s face it – sometimes they’re just not practical for every occasion. That’s where this Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe swoops in to save the day. It captures all the luscious flavors of a traditional cannoli without the fuss. Whether you’re hosting a party, a family gathering, or just indulging in a sweet craving, this dip is your hassle-free ticket to cannoli heaven.
What You’ll Need
- The Base: The base of the dip is made from Whole milk ricotta, Cream cheese, Powdered sugar, and Vanilla extract. This is the basic flavors of the filling inside of the cannoli.
- Mini chocolate chips– These are sometimes added to the inside of the cannoli filling and sometimes it is not.
- Waffle cones– this is optional.
- Chocolate chip cookies– These are the dippers.
How to Make Cannoli Dip
Combine the Base: Using an electric stand mixer, beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and powdered sugar together until smooth using an electric mixer. Add in the vanilla and whip it again. Check the sweetness and decide if you need more sugar or not.
Add the Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips and save some for the top. Garnish with the waffle cone in the center and use the waffle cone as the dipper. Store in fridge.
Can This Dip Recipe Be Frozen?
Yes! This is a great way to have this incredible dip whenever you want it. Store this dip in an air-tight container. It will stay good for up to 3 months.
Cannoli Dip Dippers?
You can use just about anything in this dip. I like to use fresh fruit, like strawberries, graham crackers, waffle cones, or even cookies like chocolate chip or vanilla wafers. Pizzelles is one of my favorite choices as well.
Pizzelle cookies are thin, crisp Italian cookies, similar to waffle cookies. They are made using a special iron griddle or press, which imprints intricate designs on the cookie’s surface. Pizzelle’s are one of my favorite choices as well. However, you can always use premade cannoli shells. It is the perfect sweet treat.
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Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta freshly opened and drained (see notes)
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips plus more for topping
- Serve with dippers of choice such as waffle cones, cookies, fruit or broken cannoli shells
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the ricotta and cream cheese together until smooth and fully combined.
- Add in the vanilla, whipping for another 30 seconds.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with more chocolate chips.
- Serve with your favorite dippers.
Last Step:
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- Use high quality ricotta cheese. I recommend fine-grained, whole milk ricotta for a smooth and creamy texture.
- If your ricotta is watery, place a cheesecloth (or paper towel) in a strainer over a bowl. Add the ricotta on the cheesecloth and loosely wrap it over the top. Press the ricotta into an even layer using a rubber spatula. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Removing the access water prevents the dip from becoming runny.
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4 comments on “Cannoli Dip Recipe”
Very easy and tasty. Didn’t use it as a dip. Used it as a cookie topping for a fruit pizza. Thanks for the posting.
I have made this recipe before and my great grandsons love it. I serve it with graham crackers.
Easy to make and very tasty! Served with broken up waffle cones.
So good!!