Enjoy this no bake Cannoli Dip Recipe for a sweet treat any day of the week. This recipe turns a classic cannoli into a recipe that is so quick and easy. Satisfy your craving with this simple dessert.
Cannoli Dip has everything you love about the creamy filling in this classic dessert dip. You can enjoy all the flavors of this classic Italian pastry in the best Cannoli Dip Recipe. I also love to make Cannoli Poke Cake, Cannoli Pie Recipe and Cannoli Cake.
This no bake dessert is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. I make it frequently for parties along with Sugar Cookie Dip, Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip and Easy Oreo Dip Recipe.
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What is cannoli dip made of?
Everything you love about a cannoli is in this delicious recipe. The ingredients used are pretty much the same and include cream cheese, whole milk ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips.
Now, don’t worry if ricotta cheese isn’t your favorite. It blends with the cream cheese and sugar to create a smooth and creamy dip. I bet you won’t even taste it but it sure helps to make this dip decadent.
Plus, ricotta cheese is a staple when making cannolis so it makes sense it would be in this dip recipe. It makes it more authentic so trust me on this! Don’t skip the ricotta or substitute it. It adds a unique flavor that makes this recipe what it is.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – Full fat is best. I don’t recommend using light or reduced-fat cream cheese in this dip as you need the flavor from regular cream cheese.
- Ricotta – Make sure to use high-quality ricotta cheese in this. It will make a difference in how it tastes. Also, drain any excess liquid from the ricotta. You don’t want a runny dip.
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Mini Chocolate Chips– I prefer the mini size but you can use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer. We have also used pieces of chocolate that I cut up from leftover chocolate bars.
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How to make cannoli dip
Step 1. First, put the room-temperature cream cheese, ricotta, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Whip the mixture and combine everything together with a hand mixer or stand mixer using medium speed. The texture should be smooth.
Step 2. Second, add the vanilla to the mixture and combine.
Step 3. Finally, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 4. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. The miniature chocolate chips look so pretty on top.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days in the fridge.
You can make easy cannoli dip recipe ahead of time if serving for a party. I often will make it the day before and it is still tasty.
What to serve with cannoli dip?
- Broken ice cream cones- Waffles cones work great.
- Graham crackers- break into sticks
- Cookies – Chocolate chip, vanilla wafers, pizzelle cookies, or anything you like!
- Wafers – Try chocolate wafers for even more chocolate flavor.
- Pretzels – Sticks are great for dippers.
- Fruit – apple slices and strawberries make great options. Feel free to use any type of fruit your family likes.
More easy dessert dip recipes
- Cheesecake Dip Recipe
- Booty Dip Recipe
- Raspberry Fruit Dip Recipe
- Quick and Easy Strawberry Fruit Dip Recipe
- Brownie Batter Dip
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Cannoli Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup Ricotta
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chops
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Instructions
- Mix together the cream cheese, ricotta and powdered sugar together with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer for 3-5 minutes until well combined. Then add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
- Fold in the chocolate chips and serve with broken waffle cones or graham crackers. Enjoy!
Do you use full ricotta in this, not part skim?
I used full ricotta for this recipe.