Home » Blog » Course » Cannoli DipCannoli Dip Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Jan 6, 2023 · Modified: Feb 6, 2023 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Creamy cannoli filling turned into a scrumptious dip that tastes great with cookies, graham crackers and cone pieces. Jump to Recipe If you love the creamy texture of cannoli filling then this Italian dessert dip is the perfect sweet treat for you. This rich and sweet dip is basically a deconstructed cannoli. It only uses 5 ingredients and is ready in just 5 minutes. You can serve this crowd-pleasing dessert as a party snack or even dessert after dinner. It tastes great with cannoli chips, waffle cone pieces, cookies, or graham crackers. This is the best ricotta and mascarpone cannoli dip you have ever tasted! Table of Contents What is Cannoli Dip? Why You’ll Love This Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsStef says…. Recipe Tips More Sweet Dip RecipesMore No Bake Dessert RecipesHow To StoreCommon QuestionsCannoli Dip Recipe With Mascarpone Cheese What is Cannoli Dip? Cannoli dip is the creamy and delicious filling of traditional cannoli recipes turned into an amazing sweet dip. Regular cannoli dip is usually made from ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips. This perfect dessert is then served with cannoli chips, cone pieces, waffle cookies or graham crackers. Why You’ll Love This Notable: rich and creamy inside of a cannoli in dip form served with cookies, crackers or waffle pieces Main Ingredients: whole milk ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips Cooking Method: no bake Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time Pairs well with: waffle cones, cannoli shells, graham crackers, pizzelle cookies, fresh fruit Diets: gluten free, vegetarian Special Equipment Needed: medium bowl, spatula, stand mixer or handheld electric mixer Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this cannoli dip with mascarpone cheese in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the local grocery store! If this is your first time making this cannoli dip recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Easy Cannoli Dip Ingredients 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or substitute cream cheese) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup mini chocolate chips Optional Garnish more chocolate chips Variations and Substitutions Chocolate Chips: Substitute dark chocolate chips with milk chocolate chips. Make sure, however, to always use miniature chocolate chips with dip. Mascarpone Cheese: You can substitute cream cheese in a pinch. Make sure it’s almost at room temperature otherwise it wont blend smoothly with the ricotta. Sugar: Substitute confectioner’s sugar for the powdered sugar. Zest: In case you would like a bit of citrus flavor in your delicious dip, add some orange zest or lemon zest to this decadent cannoli dessert. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this delicious cannoli cream dip recipe, then try our amazing Cookie Dough Dip. You’ll love it because it is actually a safe way to satisfy your cookie dough craving! Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Mixing Bowl — For best results use a clean and dry glass or porcelain bowl to mix this easy cookie dough dip recipe. Electric Mixer – Use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer with a paddle attachment or beaters to whip up this easy dip. Instructions This section shows how to make creamy Italian cannoli dip, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREPARE RICOTTA: In case there is excess liquid in the ricotta or in the mascarpone, place them in a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl and drain for at least 30 minutes. BLEND CREAMY BASE: Firstly, cream together the ricotta and mascarpone until fluffy, using a stand mixer or handheld mixer. Then slowly beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Afterwards fold in or carefully mix in the chocolate chips. SERVE: Finally, transfer creamy dip to a serving bowl and use remaining chocolate chips to garnish. Then serve with your favorite dippers such as chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, waffle cone pieces, or vanilla wafters. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love Italian inspired desserts then you’ll love our Glazed Limoncello Cake Loaf. Super moist and full of bright flavor, this quick bread is baked with limoncello liqueur and topped with a sweet, boozy limoncello glaze. Stef says…. Holy cannoli, this dip tastes amazing! However, if you got some extra time, give my true Italian Cannoli Recipe a whirl. No more need to go to an Italian bakery, they are just to die for! Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best homemade cannoli dip. Tip: Use top quality ricotta cheese for this recipe. We recommend very fine-grained, whole milk ricotta to get a smooth and creamy texture. Tip: Make sure ricotta and mascarpone cheese do not contain any excess liquid, otherwise your sweet dip might become runny. Tip: Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to cream together the base for this dip. That way the dip will get a lot fluffier. More Sweet Dip Recipes Creamy and delicious sweet dips are quick and easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Take a look at some of our other favorite dessert dip recipes: Buckeye Dip Cookie Dough Dip More No Bake Dessert Recipes Sometimes you just want to satisfy your sweet tooth without having to cook or bake anything. Here are some of our favorite dessert recipes that don’t require an oven but are surely out of this world delicious: Banana Pudding Pie (No Bake) No Bake Chocolate Lasagna 4 Layer Dessert No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait How To Store Refrigerate: Store leftover dip in an airtight container, other sealed container or a small bowl covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After that, give your dessert dip leftovers a good stir before serving again. Common Questions How long can this no bake cannoli dip sit out at room temperature? We recommend leaving this dip out at room temperature no longer than two hours. After that, in order to stay food safe, give it some time in the fridge to cool down again. What should I serve with this easy dip? The best part about this chocolate chip cannoli dip recipe is that it goes with almost everything. Some of our favorite things to serve alongside this dip are waffle cone pieces, chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, cannoli chips and pretzels, for example. However, you can get creative and serve this dip with whatever you like best. 5 from 7 votes Cannoli Dip Recipe With Mascarpone Cheese Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American, Italian, vegetarian Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 5 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate Creamy cannoli filling turned into a scrumptious dip that tastes great with cookies, graham crackers and cone pieces. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentmixing bowlhand mixerspatula Ingredients ▢ 1 cup ricotta cheese▢ 1 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese▢ 1 cup powdered sugar▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ½ cup mini chocolate chips InstructionsIf there is excess liquid in the ricotta or in the mascarpone, place them in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and drain for at least 30 minutes.In a bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together ricotta and mascarpone until smooth and creamy. Slowly beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in chocolate chips. Serve with waffle cone pieces, chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, etc. Notes Tip: Use top quality ricotta cheese for this recipe. We recommend very fine-grained, whole milk ricotta to get a smooth and creamy texture. Tip: Make sure ricotta and mascarpone cheese do not contain any excess liquid, otherwise your sweet dip might become runny. Tip: Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to cream together the base for this dip. That way the dip will get a lot fluffier. Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet