Recipe

These Mini Cannoli Cups Will Transport You to Italy

By Kristi Cook at Florida Atlantic University

This spin on a classic cannoli will have you coming back for seconds and maybe even thirds. No need to feel guilty since the pie crust replaces that classic deep fried shell. It’s exactly what you need to impress your friends this summer.

Mini Cannoli Cups

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts
  • 4 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
  • 1 pinch flour
  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chip

Photo by Kristi Cook

Step 1

Roll out pie crusts and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over it.Roll over dough with rolling pin gently to push cinnamon and sugar into the pie crust.

GIF by Kristi Cook

Step 2

Use a biscuit cutter, cut out circles in the dough. Lightly press the circles into ungreased mini cupcake pans to form a cup.

GIF by Kristi Cook

Step 3

Prepare filling by combining ricotta cheese, confectioners sugar, sugar, and vanilla extract together. Mix until combined.

GIF by Kristi Cook

Step 4

Assemble your cups and add mini chocolate chips and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

GIF by Kristi Cook

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