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Mini Cannoli Cups

Delightful bite-sized treats that combine creamy ricotta filling with a crispy pie crust, perfect for parties or family gatherings.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

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), softened as directed on box
  • 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped pistachios
  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Lightly flour your work surface, unroll the pie crusts, and lay them flat.
  3. Sprinkle both pie crusts with turbinado sugar and ground cinnamon, then roll gently to press the sugar and cinnamon into the dough.
  4. Cut out 2½-inch rounds from the pie crusts using a cookie or biscuit cutter.
  5. Press each pastry round into ungreased mini muffin cups.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool the cups in the pans for 15 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat all filling ingredients until creamy.
  9. Place the filling in a resealable bag and refrigerate.
  10. Once cooled, fill each cup with about 1 tablespoon of the filling using the bag.
  11. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure to drain the ricotta cheese well to avoid a watery filling and to dust with powdered sugar for a nice finish.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: cannoli, Italian dessert, bite-sized treats, party desserts, easy recipes