Description
Mini Cannoli Bites are irresistible, bite-sized pastries filled with a rich and creamy ricotta filling. Each crunchy shell offers a delightful contrast to the smooth, sweet interior, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable with various flavors, these Mini Cannoli Bites will be the star of your next gathering or satisfy your sweet cravings any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ready-made cannoli shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill each cannoli shell using a piping bag with the ricotta mixture.
- Dip the ends of each filled cannoli into chopped pistachios for extra crunch.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon or orange zest into the filling. Store the shells and filling separately until right before serving to maintain crispness.