Description
Irresistible Mini Cannoli Cups are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring crispy shells filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of mini phyllo cups
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios if using.
- Once the phyllo cups are cooled, fill each cup with the ricotta mixture.
- Dust with cocoa powder if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use part-skim ricotta cheese.
- These can be made ahead of time; just fill the cups right before serving to keep them crispy.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite mix-ins like fruit or different nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cannoli cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg