Delicious, creamy Cannoli Dip is the perfect sweet treat for your next get together. Made with just 5 ingredients, this delicious dip is better than classic Cannolis and SO much easier! The perfect no bake dessert!
Love no bake desserts? Make sure to check out my Banana Pudding and Ice Cream Cake recipes!
We are big fans of easy desserts that feed a crowd. Especially when they come in dip form and take about 10 minutes to make. That is what I call a win. This Cannoli Dip fits the bill for gatherings of all sizes and the recipe can easily be doubled or halved as needed.
This Cannoli Dip has become a favorite over the years and is frequently enjoyed at family get togethers, holidays and BBQs. It’s a cinch to pull together and with only 5 ingredients, it makes my life incredible easy – not to mention delicious.
We are big fans of cannoli – especially these Churro Cannolis – but this dip just can’t be beat!
There is nothing better than a complicated dessert simplified. That is the essence of this cannoli dip. It is essentially the filling of a cannoli turned into a creamy, sensational dip that is perfect for parties.
The fun part is the dippers! I have lots of suggestions for dipping (see below) but when all else fails, use a spoon!
We are suckers for sweet dips especially when they are perfect for a party! Here are a few of our favorites:
This easy dip has just 5 ingredients and many are what you’d find in a cannoli filling recipe. It can be made ahead of time which frees up your time when you’re prepping for the holidays or a family gathering. Let’s take a quick look at what you’ll need for this dip:
The best part of this dip is the yummy dippers that go with it. You really can’t wrong but here are a few of our favorite dippers to consider:
Cannoli Dip
Delicious, creamy Cannoli Dip is the perfect sweet treat for your next get together. Made with just 5 ingredients, this delicious dip is better than classic Cannolis and SO much easier! The perfect no bake dessert!
Prep: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese (drained)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (cream cheese can be substituted)
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
- pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, broken waffle cones, strawberries, broken cannoli shells, etc.
Instruction:
- Combine ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese together in a medium mixing bowl and using a hand mixer, mix on medium high speed for several minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined and smooth. (Start on low speed to avoid a powdered sugar shower…)
- Fold in all but two tablespoons of the mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The dip is best after 1 hour but can be served in as little as 15 minutes if need be.
- Just before serving, sprinkle on reserved chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with desired dippers and enjoy!
Cannoli Dip
This easy chocolate chip cannoli dip is made with ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then served with broken waffle cones for dipping.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, servingSize 1 serving, Trans Fat 1 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- waffle cones (broken into dippable pieces)
Instruction:
- Using a stand mixer (or a hand mixer + large bowl), beat ricotta, cream cheese, and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Add in vanilla extract and whip for another 30 seconds.
- Taste test the dip – if you’d like it sweeter, add more powdered sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time. You can safely add up to another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (8 tablespoons) without negatively impacting consistency.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on top for decoration, if desired.
- Serve dip immediately with broken waffle cones for dipping.
Cannoli Dip Recipe
A Creamy Dessert Dip Made from Whipped Cannoli Filling Using Real Mascarpone Cheese and Served with Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 59 mg, Sugar 23 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces full fat mascarpone cheese (excess water drained off if needed)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese (drained)
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- chocolate chip cookies, broken waffle cones, pizzelle cookies, graham crackers or cannoli shells (for serving)
Instruction:
- Combine cheeses, extracts, and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment (or you can use a hand mixer). Whip on medium-high until thick and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Fold in 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips. Pour dip into serving bowl. Top with remaining chocolate chips. Let it set in fridge for about 1 hour and then serve with chocolate chips cookies.
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