Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Cannoli Bites that offer all the flavors of classic cannoli in a convenient, bite-sized form. Creamy ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and mini chocolate chips fill mini phyllo shells for a perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
For Assembly:
- 20–24 mini phyllo shells or mini tart shells
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into the mini phyllo shells.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to firm up.
- Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the ricotta well to avoid a watery filling.
- You can make the filling a day ahead and fill the shells just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
