Description
Sicilian-inspired mini cannoli cups showcase authentic Italian dessert craftsmanship with crisp pastry shells filled with creamy ricotta. Delicate pistachios and chocolate chips sprinkled on top complete this irresistible sweet treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15-20) mini phyllo shells
- 1 cup (250 g/8.8 oz) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (125 g/4.4 oz) mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup (60 g/2.1 oz) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (60 g/2.1 oz) mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Cream Preparation: Whip ricotta and mascarpone cheeses in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and velvety, eliminating any potential texture inconsistencies.
- Sweetening Process: Gradually sift powdered sugar into the cheese blend, whisking continuously to create a luxurious, lump-free cream with a satiny finish.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, blending thoroughly to marry the aromatic elements into the creamy base.
- Chocolate Integration: Delicately fold miniature chocolate chips throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution without compromising the cream’s airy texture.
- Final Presentation: Load the prepared cannoli cream into a piping bag or spoon, positioning it for elegant filling of crisp pastry shells or decorative serving vessels.
Notes
- Drain Cheese Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture from ricotta by straining through cheesecloth for 30 minutes to prevent watery filling and ensure a thick, creamy texture.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Fold chocolate chips with a light hand to maintain the filling’s airy structure and prevent deflating the delicate cream.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate filled cannoli cups for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal taste and texture.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped pistachios, orange zest, or crushed amaretti cookies to personalize the classic cannoli flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg