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Mini Cannoli Bites Recipe

Mini Cannoli Bites Recipe
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Mini Cannoli Bites are delightful, bite-sized desserts featuring crisp baked pie crust cups filled with a luscious, creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese mixture sweetened with powdered sugar and dotted with mini chocolate chips. These easy-to-make treats offer the classic cannoli flavor in a convenient, shareable form, perfect for parties, dessert platters, or an everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 1 Premade Pie Crust (unrolled and cut into rounds)

For the 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust Rounds: Unroll the premade pie crust and cut it into small rounds using a cookie cutter or glass. Place the rounds into a mini muffin tin or on a baking sheet shaped to hold them upright to form little cups.
  2. Bake the Pie Crust Cups: Bake the pie crust cups in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden and crisp. Check frequently to avoid overbaking. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Filling: While the crust cups cool, combine the strained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until smooth and evenly blended. For an ultra-smooth texture, use a hand mixer. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  4. Fill the Pie Cups: Once the crust cups are cooled, spoon or pipe the ricotta filling into each cup. Using a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off or a piping bag with a star tip helps create a neater appearance. Garnish the top with extra mini chocolate chips and lightly dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the mini cannoli bites immediately for the best texture. They can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day but are preferred fresh to keep the crust crisp.

Notes

  • Strain the ricotta cheese for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture and ensure a non-runny filling.
  • You can substitute the premade pie crust with puff pastry or phyllo dough for a flakier alternative.
  • If mascarpone is unavailable, replace it with cream cheese or a blend of cream cheese and heavy cream for similar texture.
  • Alternative flavoring options include almond extract instead of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.
  • Mix-ins like crushed pistachios, chopped candied ginger, or toffee bits can replace the mini chocolate chips for variety.
  • Enjoy these mini cannoli bites fresh for optimal crust crispness; refrigeration may soften the crust slightly.

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