Name: Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 + 1/2 cups of whole milk ricotta cheese, drain any liquid; 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and extra; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp. of ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips; 5 to 6 pistachio nuts, crushed; 6 to 8 sugar cones, broken-up into large pieces; powdered sugar, for dusting

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Our easy cannoli cream, Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip, is a simple yet irresistible treat made with ricotta cheese and just three additional ingredients. All blended until perfectly smooth and creamy. Who can resist cannoli cream? Topped with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios and served with broken sugar cones for dipping, it’s a fun, delicious dessert you can enjoy any time of year.

A white ramekin filled with cannoli dip topped with crushed pistachios and crushed sugar cones for dipping.

Who doesn’t like cannoli? Make this homemade cannoli cream special…

You can’t go wrong with this chocolate chip cannoli dip; it’s easy to make, kid-friendly, and delicious tasting!

Best of all, you won’t mind serving it to the kids, because it’s made with ricotta cheese.

Ricotta cheese is a healthier option that’s rich in protein, offering about 7 grams in just a 1/4-cup serving.

A win-win!

Plus, this cannoli dip isn’t just for kids—adults will love it too! The filling is light, silky-smooth, and luxuriously creamy, all while being lower in fat and calories than most indulgent desserts.

No one ever passes up an Italian classic pastry like a cannoli, at least not in our family! But when you make it into a dip like this one?

You have to admit, it is so much more fun!

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip served with broken sugar cones around the dip.

What we love most about this dessert dip is the mini chocolate chips!

Chocolate chips always make everything taste more delicious!

With its light, creamy texture along with the crunchy sugar cones, crushed pistachios, and semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, who can resist?

Serve this cannoli dip with broken sugar cones or with broken waffle cones. It adds a taste and texture similar to that of the cannoli shell.

Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip

For our chocolate chip cannoli dip recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

2 + 1/2 cups of whole milk ricotta cheese, drain any liquid
1/3 cup powdered sugar, and extra
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. of ground cinnamon
1/3 cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
5 to 6 pistachio nuts, crushed
6 to 8 sugar cones, broken up into large pieces
powdered sugar, for dusting

How to Make our Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip?

This is one of the easiest dips you can make for family and friends. Just 3 steps to follow and chill! Plus, our full recipe card is located at the bottom.

Just blend the first four ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Then stir in the mini chocolate chips. Transfer to a serving bowl or ramekin. Place the bowl onto a plate or serving platter.
Carefully break apart the sugar cones and place them around the cannoli dip. Scatter some crushed pistachios on top and dust the sugar cones with powdered sugar, and serve.

Quick Recipe Tips:

You can make this dip ahead of time and keep it chilled before serving. Then just before serving, garnish with pistachios, sugar cones, and dust with powdered sugar.
Store this dip in a sealed container. This cannoli dip will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze it – the cheese will not hold well.

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip served in a ramekin with broken sugar comes surrounding the dip.

A Quick & Easy Creamy Dip!

I bet your family and friends will go bonkers over this chocolate chip cannoli dip! This is a super-easy dessert dip to make.

It won’t break the bank, and it makes a great snack, too! You can even make cannoli dip ahead, cover it with a clear wrap, and chill it up to one day ahead.

A fun idea for everyone to enjoy! Best served chilled! Try this recipe!

ENJOY!!

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Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip

Yield: 3 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Our Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip is made with a simple blend of mini chocolate chips, ricotta cheese, and enough sugar to make it creamy and delicious! Simple, easy to make, and served with broken sugar cones or waffle cones for dipping!

Ingredients

2 + 1/2 cups of whole milk ricotta cheese, drain any liquid
1/3 cup powdered sugar, and extra
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. of ground cinnamon
1/3 cup of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
5 to 6 pistachio nuts, crushed
6 to 8 sugar cones, broken-up into large pieces
powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese with sugar using an electric hand mixer or with a whisk.
Blend in the vanilla extract and cinnamon and beat for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the chocolate chips and spoon cannoli mixture into a serving bowl.
Place the bowl onto a serving platter. Carefully break apart the sugar cones and place them around the platter.
Dust on top with powdered sugar, then sprinkle on top with some crushed pistachio nuts. And serve.
Yields: about 3 cups

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 8. 4 gCarbohydrates: 17.7gProtein: 7. 8g

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