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In just five minutes, you’ll be ready to serve a delicious party dish! Cannoli Dip is easy to make and is perfect for a crowd– The best part is it tastes just like the creamy filling of a traditional cannoli with mini chocolate chips mixed in.
More ways to sink your teeth into an Italian Cannoli? Yes, please! Serve a heaping bowl of this easy no-bake cannoli dip with a platter loaded with fresh fruits, cookies, crackers, and maybe even broken cannoli shells. Then dip to your heart’s delight.
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Why We Love This Recipe!
- Quick and Easy: We don’t always have hours to bake in the kitchen. This easy recipe is the perfect quick sweet treat to bring to your next party.
- Crowd-Pleaser: This creamy dip recipe makes 12 servings, making it ideal for a family gathering or a holiday event with loved ones.
- Delicious Cannoli Flavor: Enjoy the creamy sweetness of authentic cannolis in dip form without the hassle of making the traditional Italian dessert. Plus, it’s better than the pre-made dip you can get from the grocery stores!
Looking for the right place to add to your rotation of dessert dips? This is another of those customizable recipes you can serve at Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, on Game Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, or for a sweet snack anytime!
Ingredient Notes
Variations and Substitutions
How to Make Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
Step 1 | Combine cannoli cream base
Let’s get started so we can get it into the fridge to chill! Grab a large bowl and an electric mixer, like a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add the powdered sugar, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract to a bowl and combine for a couple of minutes.
Step 2 | Add chocolate chips
Next, mix in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula, saving a couple of tablespoons to sprinkle on top of the creamy cannoli dip for garnish.
Step 3 | Garnish and serve!
Then, transfer the cannoli dip to a serving dish, sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips, and serve or place in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy this delicious party dip!
Set the bowl in the fridge while you get that platter of dippers arranged — and enjoy!
Tips
- More Cannoli Dip– You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a larger crowd. Adjust the servings on the recipe card below to increase or decrease as needed.
- Chill– If preferred, chill the sweet dip for about 30 minutes before serving. It’s also tasty when served fresh!
- The Perfect Texture– Avoid overmixing the ingredients to keep the dip light and fluffy. If you want the ricotta super creamy, run it through the blender or food processor first and then proceed with the recipe.
- Softened Cream Cheese– Ensure you set the cream cheese out at room temperature for a few minutes before starting the recipe to have it softened for easier mixing.
Recipe FAQs
Depending on who you ask, the answer to this question may differ. Some say ricotta is the best cheese for cannolis, while others prefer mascarpone. Either way, you’ll have a delicious cannoli dip!
Sure! You can make this easy dip recipe about two days in advance by storing it in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
If your dessert dip comes out grainy or watery, it may be due to your ricotta cheese. It’s important to use a quality brand of whole-milk ricotta. It also helps to drain any excess liquid in the ricotta container before adding it to the recipe.
Storage
Storage: Leftover cannoli dip will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days.
What to Serve with The Best Cannoli Dip Recipe
Have plenty of yummy dippers for your delicious cannoli dip! Try Pizzelle cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruit like strawberries or sliced apples, vanilla wafers, broken sugar cone pieces, crushed waffle cones, cannoli chips, and chopped cannoli shells.
Serve this dip with delicious homemade cookies, like Santa’s Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Christmas season, Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies for something fresh and fruity, Brownie Mix Cookies for a rich chocolate flavor, or buttery and light Oatmeal Lace Cookies!
More Dessert Dips and Salads
- S’mores Dip Recipe
- White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Ball
- Berry Cheesecake Salad Recipe
- Valentine’s Heart Snack Cake Dip (You can use any snack cake- for the Holiday Season, use Christmas Tree Snack Cakes)
- Sweet Lime Yogurt Dip
- Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip from Miss in the Kitchen
- Snickers Dip from An Affair from the Heart
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Cannoli Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup ricotta cheese, (can also use mascarpone or half of each)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl or to a stand mixer add the powdered sugar, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract into a large bowl. Whip until fully combined.
- Then add the chocolate chips to the dip, reserving 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top. Fold in chocolate chips until combined.
- Transfer to your serving dish. Then sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of chocolate chips and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- More Cannoli Dip– You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a larger crowd. Adjust the servings on the recipe card below to increase or decrease as needed.
- Chill– If preferred, chill the sweet dip for about 30 minutes before serving. It’s also tasty when served fresh!
- The Perfect Texture– Avoid overmixing the ingredients to keep the dip light and fluffy. If you want the ricotta super creamy, run it through the blender or food processor first and then proceed with the recipe.
- Softened Cream Cheese– Ensure you set the cream cheese out at room temperature for a few minutes before starting the recipe to have it softened for easier mixing.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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Served it with a fruit charcuterie board and everyone loved it!
That is a great way to serve it! Thank you so much, Kate!!
Great easy recipe to make when in a rush, and it definitely hits the spot when I am craving cannoli.
Thank you, Leva! I love things I can throw together quickly this time of year!
It’s incredibly delicious and super simple to make. The combination of creamy ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips is heavenly. You won’t be able to stop dipping!
Thank you, Gianne! I am with you, I have a hard time stopping ;)!
I can’t get enough of this cannoli dip! So perfectly sweet and creamy. I’ll be serving this for the holidays this year for sure (and making it for myself whenever I can!)
Thank you, Nathan! I love a cannoli so I am right there with you. I love to make whenever I get the chance.
My family always looks forward to me making this cannoli dip! It’s so easy to make and always a hit! Thanks for sharing!
It’s a family favorite here at our house too! I am so glad yours enjoys it as well.
Love this Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe, looks so delicious and is easy to make. Definitely will make it for the family, we love sweet treats. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you so much! Enjoy this with your family- that’s truly the best!