Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Cannoli Cups featuring mini phyllo shells filled with a creamy ricotta and cream cheese mixture, enhanced with chocolate chips, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for a quick Italian-inspired dessert that’s elegant and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
Shells
- 12 mini phyllo shells or waffle dessert cups
Filling
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese, well drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and cream cheese together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a silky texture free of lumps.
- Add flavorings: Incorporate the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into the cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined to create a sweet, flavorful filling.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the filling to evenly distribute bursts of chocolate throughout without breaking them down.
- Fill the cups: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon to carefully fill each mini phyllo shell or waffle cup generously, ensuring each cup is well filled for optimal taste and presentation.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the tops of the filled cups with chopped pistachios for a crunchy texture and color contrast, and optionally dust lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the filled cannoli cups for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is very well drained to avoid a watery filling, which can compromise texture and shell crispness.
- Assemble the cannoli cups shortly before serving to maintain the crispness of the phyllo shells or waffle cups.
- For added flair, consider adding a dusting of cocoa powder or extra mini chocolate chips on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
