Cannoli Bites Recipe
These Cannoli Bites are a delightful, bite-sized twist on the classic Italian dessert. Featuring crispy mini pie crust cups filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta and mascarpone mixture speckled with mini chocolate chips, they are perfect for parties or a simple treat. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these treats combine a golden, flaky crust with a rich, velvety filling to satisfy your dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cannoli bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 premade pie crust
Filling
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (strained)
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and cut dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Unroll the room temperature pie crust onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Using a 2 ½ inch round biscuit or cookie cutter (or a cup), cut out 12 rounds of dough. Place these rounds into an ungreased mini muffin tin and press them gently with your fingers to fit the shape of the pan.
- Bake crusts: Bake the pie crust rounds in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown. Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 15 minutes.
- Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine the strained ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- Fill cups: Spoon the ricotta filling into the cooled pie crust cups. For a neater presentation, transfer the filling into a large resealable plastic bag or pastry bag fitted with a star tip. Cut a small hole in the corner and pipe the filling into each cup evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips over the filled cups and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy these delightful cannoli bites!
Notes
- Straining the ricotta cheese helps achieve a thicker, creamier filling.
- Use whole milk ricotta for the best flavor and texture.
- These cannoli bites should be served fresh for optimal crispness of the crust.
- You can prepare the filling a few hours ahead and refrigerate it before filling the cups.
- For a decorative touch, use a pastry bag with a star tip to pipe the filling.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days for freshness.
Keywords: Cannoli Bites, Mini Cannoli, Italian Dessert, Ricotta Dessert, Easy Cannoli Recipe, Bite-Sized Desserts, Party Dessert
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