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Cannoli Dip comes together in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Super easy to halve the recipe for a small group, or double it for a large party.

Overhead shot of large pan with bowl of cannoli dip and cookies, fruit, nuts and potato chips for dipping.

This Cannoli Dip Recipe is perfect to satisfy cravings

A perfect cannoli is one of my favorite desserts, but it’s hard to find a perfect cannoli in my area.

Making them from scratch is pretty labor intensive and not something I usually have time for.

So, this Cannoli Dip has become a simple way for me to enjoy these flavors with minimal effort.

Why you’ll love this Recipe for Cannoli Dip

  • A chance to have fun with all kinds of cookies, crackers and fruits for dipping. Go to the store and let your imagination run wild.
  • Enjoy some of the classic flavors of cannoli without the full of making and filling the shells.
  • Very easy to adapt to whatever size you need. Halve the recipe to feed a small group of 2 or 3, or double or triple it for a big party.

Sweet Cannoli Dip Ingredients

  • mascarpone cheese – the rich, buttery base of your dip. Make sure it’s at room temperature before starting.
  • ricotta cheese – adds a gentle tanginess to the dip. Make sure to use full fat ricotta, otherwise your dip may turn out runny.
  • powdered sugar – sweetens the dip to perfection.
  • vanilla extract – infuses the dip with warm, aromatic flavor.
  • mini chocolate chips – adds some texture and chocolatey goodness!

Closeup shot of hand dipping waffle cone piece into creamy dessert dip topped with mini chocolate chips.

How to make Cannoli Dip

  1. BEAT MASCARPONE. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the mascarpone a few minutes until it is light and fluffy.
  2. ADD. Beat in the powdered sugar, ricotta and vanilla.
  3. STIR AND CHILL. Stir in the chocolate chips, and then transfer the dip to the refrigerator to chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  4. SERVE. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top it with an additional sprinkle of chocolate chips.

Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe Home Chef Tips

  • Temperature matters! Allowing the mascarpone to come to room temperature is crucial to creating a smooth, velvety dip.
  • Experiment with adding different flavorings to the dip, like a few drops of almond or orange extract, or a bit of orange zest.
  • Allowing the dip to chill for an hour (or ideally, overnight) really allows the ingredients to harmonize.
Ricotta and mascarpone mixture topped with mini chocolate chips in fluted white bowl, surrounded by cookies, fruit, chocolate and nuts.

What to serve with Cannoli Dip

Let your imagination run wild here. When it’s safe to wander through the grocery store, do it and buy whatever you think would be great dipped into a creamy, sweet dip.

Cookies and crackers are classic. Almost any type of fruit that you can dunk into something is a great choice.

Broken pieces of waffle ice cream cones kind of mimic that cannoli shell flavor and texture.

And then, there’s potato chips. I know, it’s not what you’d expect. But when I made this dip, I just happened to have an open bag of potato chips in the cabinet.

I LOVE the combo of salty and sweet, so of course I had to try it. And those darn potato chips became my favorite dipper on the entire platter. Trust me. Just try it.

How to store Easy Cannoli Dip

Cannoli dip can be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

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Overhead shot of large pan with bowl of dessert dip and cookies, fruit, nuts and potato chips for dipping.

Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Cannoli Dip comes together in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Super easy to halve the recipe for a small group, or double it for a large party.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces room temperature mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus additional for topping

Instructions

  1. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat mascarpone cheese 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, ricotta and vanilla and beat until well combined.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  4. To serve, transfer to serving bowl and top with an additional sprinkle of chocolate chips.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 308Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g

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