Irresistible 30-Minute Mini Cannoli Cups to Delight Guests
Mini Cannoli Cups Delight — crispy, creamy, and ready in minutes — dessert done right!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Cooking spray or butter (for muffin tin)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese (optional for richness)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (more to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: zest of ½ orange or lemon
- Extra mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 3×3 inch squares. Press each into a greased muffin tin to form a cup. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mascarpone (if using), powdered sugar, vanilla, and citrus zest. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Once shells have cooled, pipe or spoon filling into each cup.
- Sprinkle with extra mini chocolate chips and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
- For best results, drain ricotta well to avoid a watery filling.
- Mascarpone adds richness but can be omitted.
- Citrus zest enhances flavor but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg