Mini Cannoli Bites Recipe
Mini Cannoli Bites are delightful, bite-sized desserts made with crispy mini pie crust cups filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta and mascarpone cheese mixture, studded with mini chocolate chips. These no-fuss treats combine classic Italian flavors in an easy-to-make appetizer or dessert perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cannoli bites 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 the Pie Crust Cups: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll the pie crust on a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Using a 2 ½ inch round biscuit cutter or a similar sized cup, cut out 12 rounds. Place each round into an ungreased mini muffin tin and press gently with your fingers to form little cups that fit the pan.
- Bake the Cups: Bake the pie crust rounds for 10-12 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow them to cool for about 15 minutes to firm up before filling.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the ricotta filling into the cooled pie crust cups. For a neat and decorative appearance, transfer the filling to a zip-lock bag or a pastry piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe the mixture into each cup.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish each filled cup with extra mini chocolate chips and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy these creamy, crispy mini cannoli bites!
Notes
- Straining the ricotta cheese removes excess moisture, ensuring a thicker, creamier filling.
- If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, use any round object about 2 ½ inches in diameter to cut the rounds.
- These can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated but best served the same day for optimal crispiness.
- For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before serving.
Keywords: Mini Cannoli Bites, Ricotta Dessert, Italian Desserts, Mini Cannoli, Easy Dessert, Party Appetizer
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