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Mini Cannoli Cups Recipe

Mini Cannoli Cups Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Cannoli Cups are a delightful twist on classic cannoli, featuring a crispy pie crust shell filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, mascarpone, and chocolate chips. Perfect for a sweet bite-sized treat!


Ingredients

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Pie Crust Cups:

  • 1 package (15 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)

Cannoli Filling:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)

Garnish:

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare pie crust cups: Unroll pie crusts and cut out circles using a 2½-inch round cookie cutter. Gently press each circle into a mini muffin tin to form a cup. Prick the bottoms with a fork. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool completely in the pan.
  3. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Fill the cups: Once the cups are cool, spoon or pipe the filling into each shell. Garnish with extra mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, drain ricotta in a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth for a few hours before using.
  • The filling can be made a day ahead. Fill cups just before serving to keep the shells crisp.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cup
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg