Description
This creamy and indulgent Cannoli Dip combines mascarpone and ricotta cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla to create a luscious dessert spread. Enhanced with miniature chocolate chips and optional orange zest for a zesty flavor twist, this dip is perfect for serving with waffle cones, pizzelle cookies, strawberries, pretzels, or fresh fruit. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing treat ideal for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 7 ounces full-fat ricotta cheese, drained of any excess liquid
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
For Serving
- Waffle cones, pizzelle cookies, or strawberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place mascarpone cheese, drained ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, miniature chocolate chips, and optional orange zest into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Until Creamy: Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it is completely combined and has a smooth, creamy texture. Adjust consistency if needed by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or additional cream to thin. Remember it will thicken further once chilled.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the dip immediately or cover and refrigerate it for later use to let the flavors meld and the dip thicken slightly.
- Choose Dippers: Enjoy by dipping with waffle cones, pizzelle cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruits such as strawberries for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the ricotta to prevent a watery dip.
- The orange zest is optional but adds a nice citrus contrast to the sweetness.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing powdered sugar according to taste.
- For a dairy-free or vegan alternative, substitute mascarpone and ricotta with non-dairy cream cheese and coconut cream, though the texture and flavor will differ.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: cannoli dip, mascarpone dip, ricotta dip, easy dessert dip, no-bake dessert, Italian dessert, party dip, chocolate chip dip
