Description
Delightful Italian Mini Cannoli Cups bring Sicily’s sweet charm to your dessert table with crispy pastry shells and creamy ricotta filling. Guests will savor each bite of these miniature treats that perfectly balance rich flavors and delicate textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (125 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 package (15-20) mini phyllo shells
Cheese Filling Components:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup (60 g) mini chocolate chips
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and blend ricotta and mascarpone cheeses until uniform in texture, using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, ensuring a silky consistency without lumps.
- Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract and optional ground cinnamon, continuing to mix until the flavors integrate seamlessly.
- Gently fold miniature chocolate chips into the creamy filling, distributing them evenly without deflating the delicate mixture.
- Transfer the prepared cannoli cream to a piping bag or spoon, ready to fill crisp pastry shells or serving vessels.
Notes
- Drain ricotta cheese thoroughly overnight in a fine-mesh strainer to remove excess moisture, ensuring a thick and creamy filling.
- Use room temperature cheeses for smoother blending and better texture when mixing the filling ingredients.
- Customize the chocolate chips by using mini dark, milk, or white chocolate chips to suit different taste preferences.
- Prepare the cannoli cups ahead of time and store the filling separately to maintain optimal crispness of the pastry shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg