Creamy Cannoli Dip Recipe with Crispy Mini Waffle Cone Chips
A quick and easy creamy cannoli dip with a velvety smooth texture, sweet ricotta tang, and a hint of vanilla and orange zest, paired perfectly with crispy homemade mini waffle cone chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese (whole milk, drained if watery)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 medium orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips
- 6–8 mini waffle cones, broken into bite-sized pieces
- Butter, melted (for brushing chips)
- Cinnamon (optional, a pinch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Break mini waffle cones into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly brush waffle cone pieces with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon if using.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely before serving.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese and softened cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually sift in powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
- Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest until just combined.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and dip firm up.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and surround with crispy mini waffle cone chips. Garnish with extra orange zest or mini chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
Drain ricotta if watery by placing it in a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth for 15-20 minutes before mixing. Avoid overmixing after adding powdered sugar and flavorings to prevent grainy texture. Bake waffle cone chips fresh for best crispness. Refrigerate dip for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g) dip wi
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 4
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