7 Best Tips for Making Mini Cannoli Cups – Bite-Sized Italian Heaven!
Delightful mini cannoli cups perfect for parties! Crispy shells filled with sweet ricotta cream. Easy to make and even easier to eat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter Cut into cubes
- 0.25 cup Ice water
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese Well drained
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips For garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough comes together.
- Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough thinly and cut into small circles. Press each circle into a mini muffin tin.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
- In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pipe or spoon ricotta mixture into cooled cannoli cups. Garnish with mini chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough or a splash of orange liqueur to the ricotta filling.