Cannoli Bites Recipe
These delightful Cannoli Bites are a quick and easy dessert made with premade pie crust cups filled with a creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese mixture, studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, they combine crunchy, golden pastry shells with a smooth, sweet filling for an irresistible bite-sized indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust Cups
- 1 premade pie crust
Ricotta Filling
- 1/2 cup whole milk Ricotta Cheese (strained)
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Pie Crust Cups: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Unroll the premade pie crust onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Using a 2 ½ inch round biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or a cup, cut out 12 rounds of pie crust. Place each round into the wells of an ungreased mini muffin tin, pressing gently with your fingers to fit the dough snugly into each cup.
- Bake the Cups: Bake the pie crust cups for 10-12 minutes until they become a light golden brown color. Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely for about 15 minutes, ensuring the cups hold their shape when filled.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strained whole milk ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon or pipe the ricotta filling into the cooled pie crust cups. For a more decorative presentation, place the filling in a large resealable plastic bag or a pastry bag fitted with a star tip, cut a small corner, and squeeze to fill the cups evenly. Garnish by sprinkling additional mini chocolate chips on top and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cannoli bites immediately or chill briefly before serving for a refreshing treat. These bite-size desserts are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet indulgence any time.
Notes
- Straining the ricotta cheese removes excess moisture, ensuring a thicker, creamier filling that holds well in the cups.
- Allow the pie cups to cool completely before filling to prevent sogginess.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a zip-lock bag with a small cut corner works well for filling the cups neatly.
- Mini chocolate chips can be substituted with finely chopped chocolate or chocolate shavings.
- These cannoli bites are best consumed the same day to keep the pie crust crisp.
Keywords: Cannoli, Cannoli Bites, Mini Cannoli, Ricotta Dessert, Italian Dessert, Easy Dessert, Party Appetizer
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