Mini Cannoli
Prep Time
minutes
Cook Time
minutes
Total Time
minutes
Serving
size
These mini cannoli are the perfect blend of elegance and indulgence. A creamy filling of ricotta and mascarpone is piped into crisp shells, then finished with a touch of chocolate and powdered sugar. Perfect for parties or when you crave an authentic Italian treat.
By Terri Truscello from Love and Confections.
Ingredients
- 24 homemade or pre-made mini cannoli shells
- 15 ounces ricotta, drained
- 8 ounces mascarpone
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for garnish
Preparation
- Place ricotta in cheesecloth-lined fine sieve overnight in the refrigerator before making recipe to drain any extra liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Filling can be made ahead of time and stored in airtight container up to two days. Once filled, cannoli must be eaten same day.
- Pour chocolate chips into low dish for dipping. Place filling into piping bag and pipe into cannoli. Dip each end into the chocolate chips and place on serving platter. Dust with powdered sugar.




