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Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe

January 27, 2018 11 Comments

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Mini Cannoli Dip Cups, take the BEST cannoli dip, spoon into mini cups, top with chopped nuts and chocolate chips, and serve with Cannoli Chips and you have the best bite-size dessert! This Mini Cannoli Dip Cups recipe is an easy homemade dessert for a crowd or party! Plus a video below to help you make these individual Mini Cannoli Dip Cups.

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Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - easy cannoli dip recipe served in little cups with cannoli chips.

These Mini Cannoli Dip Cups are my latest cannoli obsession since my Cannoli Cookies and BEST Cannoli Dip recipes! I love how cute these turned out! Start with my best cannoli dip and go from there. These bite-size desserts don’t take long at all. However, be careful, if you like cannoli cream filling you may eat most of the cannoli dip before it makes it to the little cups! Or maybe that was just me….Ha!

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - the best cannoli dip in mini form like cannoli chips & dip!

I could probably eat about 100 of these mini cannoli bites, but I didn’t. But I definitely could. These little dessert cups would be such a fun idea for a party or even a wedding reception!

How to Make Mini Cannoli Dip Cups:

Start with a batch of my best cannoli dip! I think the cannoli dip is the best just the way it is, but feel free to change it up to your preference. See my original post for Best Cannoli Dip for more tips and suggestions and substitution ideas.

Once you have your cannoli dip put together (it takes like 5 minutes…), use an ice cream/cookie scoop to place the dip in each individual cup. If you don’t have a trigger scoop, I highly recommend!

For the cups, you could use things you have around the house such as shot glasses, dessert bowls, or whatever. I used these disposable little 2 ounce plastic cups.

I put about 3 tablespoons of dip in each cup which made about 21 cups. You could definitely put less dip in each cup such as 2 tablespoons, and then get about 32 cups. The dip recipes makes approximately 4 cups of dip, so figure out how many cups you want, and go from there.

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - how to make cannoli dip and make into individual servings.

Once you have the cannoli dip in the little cups, place a few Cannoli Chips in each. You could also use apple slices, graham crackers, broken up ice cream cones or waffle cones, vanilla wafers, or a wide variety of other cookies or crackers. See what to serve with cannoli dip for even more ideas.

If you want or need these to be gluten-free, just be sure to use a gluten-free cracker/cookie or fruit rather than some of the other options.

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - quick and easy homemade cannoli dip with cannoli chips.

Once you have your Cannoli Chips in place (or whatever you’re using…), sprinkle some more mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts on top.

I used chopped walnuts because that’s what we had around but chopped pecans or pistachios would also be great. Some people do not like nuts in their cannolis so you can just omit, no problem!

Of course if nut allergies are a concern and you want a nut free dessert, be sure to omit the nuts. No need to substitute anything else.

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - cannoli dip recipe with mascarpone cheese, ricotta, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and a few secret ingredients.

You could also sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top although be sure to do that right before serving because it could melt right into the dip. The Cannoli Chips have powdered sugar, so I chose not too.

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - easy cannoli dip recipe in individual cups and perfect party food!

To make these Mini Cannoli Dip Cups ahead of time, here’s what I suggest doing. Spoon or scoop the dip into the cups. You could even sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for up to a few days.

THEN before serving add the Cannoli Chips (or fruit, cookies, crackers, etc.) and the chopped nuts. The Cannoli Chips will get soggy if left in the dip too long and so will the nuts. If you want to dust with powdered sugar, I suggest as I mentioned above, do that right before serving.

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - the best cannoli dip served in little cups with cannoli chips!

Would love to hear if you make these!

Check out this quick video showing how easy this Mini Cannoli Dip Cup recipe comes together:

Hope you enjoy these cute bite-size desserts! These mini cup desserts would also work great with this Orange Almond Cannoli Dip and Chocolate Cannoli Dip you may like.
Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe - quick and easy homemade cannoli dip with cannoli chips.
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Mini Cannoli Dip Cups Recipe

Mini Cannoli Dip Cups, the best cannoli dip in a bite-size dessert!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 21 cups (makes about 4 cups dip)
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) container Ricotta cheese drained if needed
  • 1 (8 ounce) container Mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Topping (optional):

  • mini chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts

Serving Suggestions:

  • apple slicesgraham crackers, cannoli chips, vanilla wafers, broken ice cream cones or cannoli shells, etc.

Instructions

  • Place ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar in large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer or stand mixer until smooth and well combined.
  • Mix in vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  • Top with mini chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: I suggest using full fat ricotta and mascarpone cheese to make a thicker creamier dip. If your cheese has any liquid, be sure to drain. You can make smaller or bigger cups but your yield will vary. 
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Instead of mascarpone, you could substitute cream cheese. 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: easy dessert recipe, homemade cannoli dip
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Tags: cannoli, chocolate chips, dip, homemade, mascarpone, recipe, ricotta Categories: Desserts (All), Misc. Desserts, Recipes

About the Author

Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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  1. Dino Angelopoulos says

    October 1, 2020 at 8:57 am

    I just made it last night and it’s still quite soupy . How can I make it thicker?

    It’s for dessert tonight. Please help!!

    Reply
    • Lisa Huff says

      October 1, 2020 at 9:07 am

      Uh oh, sounds like the ricotta may have been too liquidy. Depending on how soupy it is, you could stir in some whipped cream or cool whip. Not ideal, but should be a quick and easy fix. Or if not too soupy, could try some more powdered sugar or some softened cream cheese.

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  2. Richa Gupta says

    February 2, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    Wonderful combo, this looks incredibly delicious!

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  3. Carolyn says

    February 2, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    I love this idea! So perfect for parties!

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  4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    February 1, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    These are too cute!

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  5. Megan says

    January 31, 2018 at 7:44 am

    These are so cute and love the idea of cannolis in a dip…so much easier to prepare!

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  6. Traci says

    January 30, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Lisa, you’ve just made one of my favorite desserts EASIER! I simply adore this idea…thanks for sharing! :)

    Reply
  7. Sara says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:46 am

    This looks like the perfect addition to any party! I can’t wait to try your recipe!

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  8. Natalia says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Love this easy and delicious recipe! Will be making them with my kids too!

    Reply
  9. Natalie says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:20 am

    These look so delicious and I love how easy it is to make it! Perfect for Valentine’s day too!

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  10. Beth says

    January 30, 2018 at 11:17 am

    i bet this dip would amazing with fruit too! Apples, grapes! But I love the little cannoli chips!!

    Reply

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