Mini Cannoli Bites Recipe
Delight in these Mini Cannoli Bites—crispy pie crust cups filled with a luscious blend of ricotta and mascarpone cheese, sweetened with powdered sugar and studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for an elegant dessert or party appetizer, these bite-sized treats offer all the classic cannoli flavors in an easy-to-make, oven-baked form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cannoli bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 premade pie crust
Filling
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, strained
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dough: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Unroll the room temperature pie crust onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Using a 2 ½ inch round biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or a cup, cut out 12 rounds of pie crust.
- Form crust cups: Place each round carefully into an ungreased mini muffin tin. Use your fingers to gently press the dough down and around the sides to fit the pan and create small cups.
- Bake the crust: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pie crust cups turn a light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine strained ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly incorporated.
- Fill and decorate: Spoon the ricotta mixture into each cooled pie cup. For a neat presentation, place the filling into a large resealable plastic bag or pastry bag, cut a small corner or use a star tip, and pipe the filling into the cups. Top each filled cup with additional mini chocolate chips and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. These mini cannoli bites are perfect for entertaining or a sweet snack anytime.
Notes
- Straining the ricotta ensures a smooth, creamy filling without excess moisture.
- Use room temperature pie crust to make cutting and shaping easier.
- Mini muffin tins create perfectly sized portions and help the crust hold its shape.
- The filling can be piped for a professional look, but spooning works fine too.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.
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