Description
These No-Bake Cannoli Cream Dessert Cups are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional cannoli filling with a light, airy presentation. Each spoonful bursts with sweet, creamy ricotta and mascarpone, complemented by the crunch of chocolate chips and a hint of citrus zest, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cannoli Cream:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- For the Cups:
- 12 mini phyllo pastry cups
- For Garnish:
- Extra mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Carefully spoon the cannoli cream mixture into each mini phyllo pastry cup, filling them generously.
- Refrigerate the filled cups for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set.
- Before serving, dust the tops with powdered sugar and garnish with extra mini chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These dessert cups can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a lighter version, you can use low-fat ricotta and mascarpone. You can also substitute the chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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