Description
Delightful bite-sized cannoli cups with creamy ricotta filling and flaky pastry shells, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (2 count) refrigerated pie crusts, softened as per the packaging
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts on a flat surface. Use a round cutter, approximately 3 inches in diameter, to cut out circles of dough.
- Press each dough circle gently into the mini muffin tin, shaping them into little cups. Use a fork to prick the bottoms—this helps prevent puffing during baking.
- Create a flavor mix by combining turbinado sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle generously over the dough cups.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Let them cool completely in the tin after removing from the oven.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, grated orange or lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until smooth and well combined. If needed, adjust the filling’s consistency by adding a tablespoon or two of heavy cream.
- Once the cannoli cups have cooled, fill each with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or a pastry bag for a polished look.
- Top with either chocolate chips or finely chopped pistachios for an added signature touch.
- Before serving, dust the finished cannoli cups with additional powdered sugar for that classic finish.
Notes
Use high-quality ricotta for the best texture. Store leftover components separately to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg