Description
Delightful Mini Cannoli Bites featuring crispy shells filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta mixture studded with mini chocolate chips and optionally topped with chopped pistachios. Perfect for a quick and elegant dessert or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Mini Cannoli Shells
- 12 mini cannoli shells
Filling
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional Topping
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Gather all the ingredients and utensils such as mixing bowls, spatula, piping bag (or zip-lock bag), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the filled cannoli bites on.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, blend the whole milk ricotta cheese and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and stir thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the ricotta mixture using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed without deflating the creamy texture.
- Fill the cannoli shells: Spoon the filling into a piping bag or a zip-lock bag with one corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the filling into each mini cannoli shell, filling them to just brimmed amount to avoid spilling.
- Add toppings: For an extra touch, dip the ends of the filled cannoli shells into chopped pistachios or more mini chocolate chips to decorate and add texture.
- Chill before serving: Place the filled mini cannoli bites on the lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture; draining ricotta well before use helps prevent watery filling.
- Mini chocolate chips can be substituted with finely chopped dark chocolate or white chocolate chips.
- Chopped pistachios are optional but add a lovely crunch and color contrast.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to firm up the filling and improve flavor.
- Consume within 24 hours for best taste and to keep cannoli shells crisp.
