Mini Cannoli Cups
Delight your guests with these Mini Cannoli Cups, a charming twist on the classic Italian dessert. These bite-sized treats feature a crispy pastry shell filled with a velvety ricotta mixture, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to holiday gatherings. With an easy preparation time of just 45 minutes, they are not only quick to make but also highly customizable. Whether you choose to top them with chocolate chips or chopped nuts, these mini desserts are sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 mini cannoli cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 container whole-milk ricotta cheese (15 oz., drained)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (2 count)
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface, sprinkle with turbinado sugar and cinnamon, then cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Press each circle into ungreased mini muffin cups and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, zest, and vanilla until creamy. Transfer to a resealable bag and chill.
- Pipe filling into cooled pastry cups just before serving and top with desired garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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