Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli
Crisp cannoli shells filled with sweet ricotta, dipped in chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar. A quick and impressive dessert.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 6 whole cannoli shells
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix the 1.5 cups ricotta, 0.5 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Spoon the ricotta mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into each of the 6 cannoli shells, filling from both ends.
- 3
Place the 1 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes total.
- 4
Dip one end of each filled cannoli into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- 5
Let the chocolate set for about 10 minutes, until firm. Dust the cannoli with extra powdered sugar before serving.
- 6
Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours for a firmer filling.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- piping bag or zip-top bag
- microwave-safe bowl
- parchment-lined tray
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