Mini Cannoli Cups: Discover This Easy, Delicious Recipe!
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Mini Cannoli Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines creamy ricotta and mascarpone filling in crispy phyllo pastry cups.
- Author: Nicole Grace
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 mini phyllo pastry cups
- Pistachios or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the cannoli filling into each mini phyllo pastry cup, filling them generously.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pistachios or chocolate shavings on top for garnish.
- Chill the filled cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious mini cannoli cups!
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add the zest of one orange or lemon to the filling mixture.
- Swap out the chocolate chips for dried fruit like raisins or chopped cherries for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg