Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe

5 from 5 votes

This Cannoli Dip is like eating the filling of a chocolate chip cannoli! Made it with just 5 ingredients in 10 minutes, it's an easy dessert dip for any party or gathering.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: cannoli dip

Servings: people

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Jill

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.

Notes

Tips for Ricotta

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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