Cannoli Dip Recipe

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Best Cannoli Dip

This delicious Cannoli Dip is made with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla (I really like it with mini chocolate chips too). Serve it with pieces of cannoli shells, or waffle cone pieces. It’s also so good for dipping strawberries, graham crackers, and biscotti. This recipe comes together so quickly and easily serves a small group for dessert!

Cannoli Dip Recipe

Looking for an easy and delicious dessert recipe? Look no further! This Cannoli Dip is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it’s always a hit with guests. Serve it with pieces of cannoli shells, or waffle cone pieces. It’s also so good for dipping strawberries, graham crackers, and biscotti. This recipe comes together quickly and easily, so it’s perfect for a small group of friends or family members. Enjoy!

What is a cannoli?

Cannoli is an irresistible Italian dessert, usually made with a tube-shaped, crispy pastry shell and filled with a sweet ricotta cream. Sometimes the shell is dipped in chocolate, and it’s often dusted with powdered sugar. Yum!

This dip is basically a deconstructed cannoli. The filling goes in a bowl instead of inside a pastry. And the crispy shell is broken up, and those pieces are the dippers.

Cannoli Dip Recipe

Cannoli Dip Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to whip up this dip:

▢ whole milk ricotta cheese

▢ 8 oz cream cheese

▢ 1 cup powdered sugar

▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla extract substitute)

▢ cannoli shells or other dippers (suggested below)

Cannoli Dip Recipe

Cannoli Shells for Dipping

There are a lot of options for dippers (we’ll get to that in a minute), but the very best dippers are actual cannoli pastry shells– of course! I’ve found them at Harris Teeter, Wegman’s, and Publix. But you can also buy them on Amazon! Easy peasy, just use the links below:

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Cannoli Dip Recipe

Cannoli Dip FAQ

What Should I Serve with Cannoli Dip?

These are some of my favorite things to serve with cannoli dip:

red and black grapes
apple slices
strawberries

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can! The dip will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

What is the best way to store this dip?

You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Cannoli Dip Recipe

Cannoli Dip Recipe

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This delicious Cannoli Dip is made with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla (I really like it with mini chocolate chips too). Serve it with pieces of cannoli shells, or waffle cone pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all of the ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) with an electric mixer until a smooth mixture forms.
  2. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving some for garnish.
  3. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 4g

More of my favorite dessert dips!

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe that is quick, easy, and perfect for dessert or appetizers with friends then this cannoli dip should be your go-to! It’s so good on it’s own but also really tasty when dipped in pieces of waffle cones too. I hope you enjoy this wonderful Italian dish as much as we do around here at my house. Bon Appetito!!!

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6 thoughts on “Cannoli Dip Recipe”

  1. I’m in love with cannolis. Whenever I’m in Boston, I make sure to pick up a box of these delicious pastries. I’m digging the dip though! This is perfect for a party or a much needed weekend of unwinding. 

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