Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cups Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cups, perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert. Mini cannoli shells filled with a smooth, creamy ricotta mixture studded with mini chocolate chips and crunchy chopped pistachios create a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Simple to prepare and great for chilling ahead, these cups make an elegant yet approachable sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 mini cannoli cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
For the Shells
- 24 mini cannoli shells or wonton cups
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios into the ricotta mixture, evenly distributing the ingredients without deflating the texture.
- Fill the Cannoli Cups: Spoon or pipe the ricotta filling into each mini cannoli shell or wonton cup, filling them generously but neatly to avoid spillage.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the filled cannoli cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set and allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use whole milk ricotta and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- Mini cannoli shells can be found in specialty stores; wonton cups are a great versatile substitute.
- Feel free to garnish with additional pistachios or a dusting of powdered sugar for presentation.
- Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve a larger group.
Keywords: cannoli cups, pistachio dessert, chocolate chip ricotta, easy no-bake dessert, mini cannoli recipe
