Mini Cannoli Cups
Mini Cannoli Cups are the perfect bite-sized dessert that transforms any gathering into a memorable occasion. These delightful treats feature a crispy pastry shell filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, making them both fun and flavorful. Whether for birthday parties, holiday celebrations, or casual get-togethers, these mini cannolis are sure to impress your guests. With easy preparation and versatile filling options, you can whip up these sweet snacks in no time. Elevate your dessert table with Mini Cannoli Cups that not only taste amazing but also look stunning!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange or lemon zest
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts
- Turbinado sugar and ground cinnamon for sprinkling
- Toppings: miniature chocolate chips or chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Unroll pie crusts on a floured surface and sprinkle with turbinado sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll gently, then cut circles using a cookie cutter. Press each circle into greased mini muffin tins.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown; cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- Beat ricotta, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, zest, and vanilla until creamy. Transfer to a zip-top bag and chill.
- Pipe filling into cooled pastry cups just before serving and top with your choice of chocolate chips or pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli cup (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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