Perfectly Sweet Cannoli Dip
This Perfectly Sweet Cannoli Dip is creamy, rich, and easy to make! A luscious blend of ricotta, mascarpone, and chocolate chips with a hint of orange zest.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Whole Milk Ricotta strained
- 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios optional
Instructions
- Start by straining the ricotta cheese in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth for about 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strained ricotta and mascarpone cheese. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the cheese mixture. Continue to mix until everything is well incorporated and creamy.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, taking care not to overmix to keep the dip light and fluffy.
- Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, transfer the cannoli dip to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Serve with your favorite dippers.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Serving Dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Notes
- Straining the ricotta is essential to avoid a watery dip.
- Do not overmix when folding in chocolate chips to maintain a light texture.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes for best flavor development.
- For a lighter version, use part-skim ricotta instead of whole milk ricotta.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like fruit, cookies, or gluten-free options for versatility.