Cannoli Bites
Indulge in the luscious taste of Cannoli Bites—a delightful, bite-sized twist on the classic Italian dessert! These mini treats combine creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese with a hint of vanilla and chocolate chips, all nestled inside crispy pie crusts. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual get-togethers, these easy-to-make bites will surely impress your guests. With their fun size and customizable filling options, they are a great way to share a homemade dessert that brings joy to every table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 premade pie crust
- 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 (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and cut out 12 rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place them in an ungreased mini muffin tin, pressing gently.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown; cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips until well combined.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into each cooled pie cup, topping with extra chocolate chips and powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cannoli Bite (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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