Mini Cannoli Cups – Perfect For Holidays & Parties!
Mini Cannoli Cups are a quick, easy dessert made with crispy pie crust shells and a creamy ricotta-mascarpone filling. Sweetened with powdered sugar and mini chocolate chips, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or a fast sweet snack. This simple recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers all the flavor of traditional cannoli without the frying.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 package premade pie crust
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra crispness)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (drained)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the premade pie crust and use a round cutter to create 2-inch circles.
- 3
Press each round into a mini muffin tin to form small cups.
- 4
Brush the tops lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar for extra crunch.
- 5
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
- 6
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract.
- 7
Incorporate the powdered sugar and blend until mixture is smooth and creamy
- 8
mix in any mini chocolate chips or cinnamon, if using.
- 9
Put into a piping bag or ziplock bag with a corner cut off for piping.
- 10
Pipe the ricotta filling into the cooled pie crust shells.
- 11
Dust with powdered sugar for a classic touch.
- 12
Garnish with extra mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios if desired.