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Cannoli Dip with Mascarpone
This Cannoli Dip recipe couldn’t be any easier or more delicious AKA it tastes like decadent cannoli without all the work! It’s also make ahead friendly so it’s ideal for entertaining, the holidays, barbecues or any potluck all year round. This Cannoli Dip is a sweet, rich and creamy indulgence made with just a few ingredients in less than 10 minutes once the ricotta has strained. To make, two types of Italian cheeses – ricotta and mascarpone- are whipped together with powdered sugar and vanilla until ridiculously smooth and creamy then studded with chocolate chips. Serve it up with cannoli chips, waffle cookies, broken waffle cones, chocolate chip cookies, strawberries etc. and watch it disappear in a flash.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 1h 10m👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- dutch oven
- bowl
- oven
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Drain ricotta
2
Don’t skip this step or your dip will be runny! Drain the ricotta by placing a fine mesh sieve over a bowl, top with a cheesecloth or coffee filter (otherwise use some paper towels). Add ricotta and top with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Place something quite heavy on top to press the liquid out (jar of oil, Costco jar of pickles, cans with Dutch oven lid on top, etc.). Let drain ⏱️ 1-2 hours at room temperature, until the ricotta holds its shape.
3
Make dip
4
Add the ricotta and mascarpone to the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (may use hand mixer). Beat on medium-high until smooth and the mixture thickens, about ⏱️ 3-5 minutes.
5
Reduce speed and beat in the extracts, cinnamon and nutmeg. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar in batches until smooth.
6
Fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
mini chocolate chips1 cup
7
Serve
8
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If the dip has been refrigerated, let it rest for ⏱️ 20 minutes or so at room temperature before serving for the dip to soften a bit. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve with your choice of dippers.
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