Mini Cannoli Cups Recipe
This Mini Cannoli Cups Recipe offer a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dessert, making them a standout option for any gathering. Featuring a crispy shell filled with a decadent ricotta mixture, these bite-sized treats are certain to charm your guests and leave them craving more. The best part? They are incredibly simple to whip up and can be made in advance, taking the stress out of entertaining.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Spoon
- Piping bag or ziplock bag
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 package 14–16 oz refrigerated pie crusts (2 rolls)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk, well-drained
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese optional for creamier texture
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the mini phyllo pastry shells following the package instructions, then allow them to cool completely to ensure a crisp base for the cannoli cups.
- In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and cinnamon until a smooth and creamy filling forms, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the luscious ricotta mixture into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off for easy and mess-free filling of the pastry shells.
- Gently pipe the ricotta filling into each pastry shell, making sure to distribute it evenly to create a harmonious balance of flavors in every bite.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios generously over the filled cannoli cups to add a delightful crunch and a burst of nutty taste to each mini dessert.
- Place the Mini Cannoli Cups in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the filling to set properly, resulting in a perfect texture and flavor combination when served.
Video
Notes
Customize the filling by adding orange zest or a dash of almond extract for extra flavor.
Substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped candied fruit for a different twist.
Dust the cannoli cups with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent a soggy filling.
Substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped candied fruit for a different twist.
Dust the cannoli cups with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent a soggy filling.