Mini Cannoli Cups Recipe
Mini Cannoli Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that captures the classic flavors of traditional cannoli in a convenient bite-sized form. Featuring crispy phyllo cups filled with a creamy ricotta and mascarpone mixture, accented by mini chocolate chips and optional chopped pistachios, these treats are perfect for parties, holidays, or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 15 mini cannoli cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Cups
- 1 package mini phyllo cups (about 15 cups, usually found in the freezer section)
Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained overnight for best results)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips for added texture.
- Fill the cups: Using a piping bag or a spoon, carefully fill each mini phyllo cup with the cannoli filling. Fill them just to the top for a clean and appealing presentation.
- Add garnishes: Sprinkle chopped pistachios or additional mini chocolate chips atop each filled cup for extra flavor, color, and elegance.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Lightly dust the tops of the filled cups with powdered sugar just before serving to create the classic cannoli appearance.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy these mini cannoli cups fresh to keep the phyllo cups crisp. If preparing in advance, store the filling separately and assemble immediately before serving to maintain optimal texture.
Notes
- Drain the ricotta cheese overnight in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove excess moisture, which prevents a watery filling.
- If you cannot find mini phyllo cups, you can use regular phyllo shells or even small tart shells as a substitute.
- For an extra pop of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the filling mixture.
- These are best consumed the same day to keep the phyllo cups from becoming soggy.
- Store any leftover filling in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cannoli cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mini cannoli cups, phyllo cups dessert, ricotta dessert, Italian mini desserts, easy no-bake desserts
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