Mini Cannoli Cups
Delightful bite-sized cannoli cups filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 7
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of mini phyllo pastry cups
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. Preheat your oven to 350°F if toasting the phyllo cups.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Prepare the phyllo cups: If toasting, pop them into the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Fill the cups: Once the cups are cool, fill them generously with the ricotta mixture.
- Top it off: Sprinkle chopped pistachios or cocoa powder as desired.
- Chill and serve: Let the cups chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
These cups are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cannoli, dessert, Italian, sweet treats, ricotta, mini desserts