Mini Cannoli Cups
Mini Cannoli Cups are the perfect blend of crispy and creamy, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion. These bite-sized treats feature a light, flaky pastry shell filled with a rich ricotta mixture, offering a taste of classic Italian flavors in a fun, portable form. With just 45 minutes of prep and bake time, these mini desserts are not only easy to make but also highly customizable. You can experiment with different fillings and toppings to suit your preferences, ensuring they are a hit at parties or family gatherings. Serve them fresh with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or colorful toppings for an elegant touch that will leave your guests wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings
- 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, softened as directed on box (2 count)
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped pistachios
- additional powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roll out the pie crusts, sprinkle with turbinado sugar and cinnamon, then cut into rounds.
- Press rounds into greased mini muffin cups and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat ricotta, sugars, zest, and vanilla until creamy; chill filling.
- Pipe filling into cooled pastry shells and top with chocolate chips or pistachios.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli cup (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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