Mini Cannoli Cups
Indulge your guests with these delightful Mini Cannoli Cups, the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion! Crisp pastry shells are filled with a rich and creamy ricotta mixture, creating an irresistible combination that will impress at birthdays, holidays, or casual gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make desserts can be customized with toppings like chocolate chips or pistachios to suit your taste. Their elegant presentation makes them a charming addition to any dessert table, sure to please everyone from children to adults!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 Mini Cannoli Cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 container whole-milk ricotta cheese (15 oz.)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (2 count)
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Toppings: chocolate chips or chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Lightly flour a surface and unroll the pie crusts. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and cinnamon, then roll gently to combine.
- Cut out rounds using a cookie cutter and press into mini muffin tins.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown; cool in pans for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the ricotta, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, citrus zest, and vanilla until creamy.
- Transfer filling to a zip-top bag and chill until serving. Pipe into cooled cups and top with chosen toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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