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This cannoli dip recipe is the delicious dessert that you’ve been missing! It’s made with the creamy filling of a traditional cannoli, like ricotta cheese, mascarpone, and powdered sugar, with some fun mix-ins. It’s sure to be a hit at your next dinner parties!

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This cannoli filling dip is the perfect addition to your dessert serving dish. Try it this easy sweet treat during girls’ night, valentine’s day, or a family get-together.

Not only is it insanely delicious, but it is also so easy to throw together making it the perfect last minute treat. Mix-in some nuts, chocolate chips or even some cinnamon chips to bring it all together.

Since you are here and love Italian recipes, check out this Vanilla Bean Italian Meringue Buttercream or this Super Easy Tiramisu Recipe.

Ingredients for this Cannoli Dip Recipe

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Ricotta Cheese: Use the whole milk type for an extra creamy texture.
Cream Cheese: Pull it out before you prepare the recipe to allow it to warm up and soften. It will be easier to mix this way.
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Miniature Chocolate Chips: You can use dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or milk chocolate. Make sure to save some on the side for garnish.
Pistachios

How to make this Cannoli Dip Recipe

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In a large bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and room temperature cream cheese together with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios if using.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the cannoli dip in a bowl, garnish with additional mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, and serve with your favorite dippers.

chocolate chips on top of mixed cream in a bowl

fully mixed creamy ingredients in a bowl

Why You Need to Make this Recipe!

This easy recipe is quick to make and only requires a few simple ingredients that you can easily find at the grocery store.
It’s the perfect sweet treat to add to party tray or serve for groups of people.
This sweet dip taste just like a classic cannoli and is a great dessert to serve during pasta night to feel more authentic.
This delicious cannoli dip recipe has the best creamy texture that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

What Should I Use for dipping?

Serve it with cannoli shells broken into cannoli chips or waffle cone pieces for dipping. You could also use cookie biscuits like Pizzelle cookies, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or any fried sweet dough like zeppolas will taste great with it. Of course, regular mini chocolate chip cookies are a classic as well.

Another one of my favorite things to use for dipping has to be fruits like apples or even strawberries.

How to store leftover Cannoli Dip Recipe

To store, throw this delicious dip into an airtight container and store in the fridge. It should last for 3-4 days at least.

Can I Freeze it?

It is not recommended. Freezing and then thawing might cause the moisture to separate from the dairy and we don’t want that.

Can I Use Mascarpone Cheese in this recipe?

If you want to use mascarpone cheese instead of one of the others, swap it with the cream cheese. The ricotta is an essential part of the cannoli flavor while the cream cheese and mascarpone have more of an interchangeable taste and texture.

Can I Try other flavors?

Of course! Fresh fruit and citrus flavors would be the best flavor additions. Try adding in orange zest or lemon zest for a fun and tasty twist. You could also substitute the vanilla extract in the recipe for almond extract instead.