Made with traditional cannoli filling substances, this cannoli dip is an easy solution to benefit from the traditional Italian dessert! Serve it with damaged cannoli shells, strawberries, or your favourite cookies. Recipe features a how-to video!
Creamy Cannoli Dip
Cannoli dip is ideal for when you could have a cannoli craving, however don’t really feel like placing in a lot effort. It’s easier than making your personal cannoli from scratch (shells and all) and has a creamy, completely fluffy (lighter than conventional cannoli filling) texture.
Just like my current cannoli cake recipe, that is yet one more solution to take pleasure in cannoli with none frying or filling required!
4 Issues to Know About This Recipe
- Makes use of ricotta and mascarpone for the perfect taste. Whether or not or not mascarpone “belongs” in cannoli is some extent of competition, but it surely’s undoubtedly my desire to incorporate it!
- You should pressure the ricotta so the dip isn’t watery. This takes time (annoying, I do know), however it’s essential for the correct texture. A minimal of 4 hours is beneficial, however in a single day can be even higher.
- The flavour develops because it sits, so put together it upfront in case you can.
- You will be inventive with the add-ins! You possibly can swap out the chocolate chips for chopped pistachios (or use a mix of the 2). A dusting of powdered sugar on prime is fairly and provides it that cannoli look!
Components
My cannoli dip is similar to a cannoli filling, so in case you’ve made that earlier than, you’ll acknowledge most of those substances.
- Ricotta. Stick to complete milk ricotta cheese right here. Sadly we will’t use it straight from the container, because it incorporates a lot water this manner. We’ll pressure it first; directions on how to do that are beneath.
- Mascarpone. I’ll not use this in my cannoli recipe, however I do use it in my cannoli cake and tiramisu. I feel it provides the right taste and texture and makes the dip completely, effectively, dip-able. Be sure to don’t let the mascarpone get too heat or over-mix it, or your dip might find yourself breaking. I set mine out simply 20 minutes earlier than I would like to make use of it.
- Cinnamon. You might at all times go away this out, however I feel it actually sells the flavour and provides a delicate depth.
- Heavy cream. Whipping cream or double cream can even work. Be sure that yours is good and chilly so it may simply whip to stiff peaks.
- Combine-ins. I prefer to stir in mini chocolate chips, however you possibly can use chopped pistachios or candied fruit.
SAM’S TIP: Orange zest is a welcome addition to this cannoli dip! It provides a delicate citrus taste, identical to in my brioche French toast.
That is simply an outline of the substances I used and why. For the complete recipe please scroll all the way down to the underside of the submit!
The right way to Make Cannoli Dip
- Pressure the ricotta: Line a advantageous mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth, then add your ricotta. Wrap the ricotta within the cheesecloth, then place one thing heavy on prime (I do a big can of complete tomatoes!) to squeeze out the liquid. Let this sit within the fridge for at the very least 4 hours to empty earlier than continuing.
- Take away the ricotta from the cheesecloth (after it’s drained, after all) and place in a big bowl with the mascarpone cheese. Stir till mixed, then gently stir within the powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whip the cream and extra powdered sugar to stiff peaks in a separate bowl. It needs to be thick, fluffy, and voluminous and appear to be cool whip when it’s prepared.
- Fold the whipped cream into the ricotta combination, then stir within the chocolate chips. Do that by hand with a spatula to keep away from over-mixing. Cowl and refrigerate for at the very least half-hour earlier than serving (helps the flavour!), then take pleasure in!
SAM’S TIP: Don’t let the mascarpone soften an excessive amount of or over-mix it. When you do, it could grow to be grainy and trigger the dip to separate.
Steadily Requested Questions
Crème fraîche, bitter cream, or extra ricotta can be higher substitutes, although I’ve solely tried this dip as written (so I can’t assure outcomes!). Softened cream cheese might in all probability work too, however once more, I haven’t tried this to make sure.
Reducing or skipping the ricotta straining time, letting the mascarpone soften to a lot, over-mixing the mascarpone, or not whipping the cream to stiff peaks can all result in a runny texture.
For particular person parts, this cannoli dip can be so cute served in espresso cups!
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Cannoli Dip
Servings: 8 servings (½ cup per serving)
Energy: 473kcal
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Directions
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Pressure the ricotta: Place a big advantageous mesh strainer over a mixing bowl (ensure that it isn’t touching the underside of the bowl) and line the strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place the ricotta inside, then wrap the cheesecloth across the ricotta. Place one thing heavy on prime of the cheesecloth/ricotta (I exploit massive canned items) and press firmly to assist squeeze out the liquid. Place within the fridge and permit to sit down for at the very least 4 hours or in a single day.
8 oz (226 g) complete milk ricotta cheese
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As soon as ricotta has been strained, take away from the cheesecloth (discard the surplus liquid) and place in a big mixing bowl with the marginally softened mascarpone cheese. Use a spatula or an electrical mixer on low-speed to stir till simply mixed.
8 oz (226 g) mascarpone cheese
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Add about 2 cups (250g) of the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt and gently stir till just-combined.
2 ⅓ cups (290 g) powdered sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon floor cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon desk salt
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In a separate mixing bowl, mix chilly heavy cream and remaining (⅓ cup/41g) powdered sugar. Use an electrical mixer to beat till combination is thick and fluffy and also you’ve reached stiff peaks (combination may have Cool whip consistency).
1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream
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Add whipped cream combination to the ricotta combination and use a spatula to softly fold collectively till fully mixed.
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Fastidiously fold in chocolate chips.
½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
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Serve instantly or cowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes earlier than serving together with your favourite dippers.
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Notes
Storing
Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3 days.
Vitamin
Serving: 1serving | Energy: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fats: 30g | Saturated Fats: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 4g | Trans Fats: 0.02g | Ldl cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Dietary info is predicated on third-party calculations and needs to be thought-about an estimate solely. Precise dietary content material will range primarily based upon manufacturers used, measuring strategies, cooking methodology, portion sizes, and extra.
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