Chocolate Ricotta Cannoli Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy chocolate-ricotta dip with crunchy cinnamon sugar chips—perfect for parties or family treats.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cinnamon Sugar Chips

01 - 6 large flour tortillas
02 - 60 g unsalted butter, melted
03 - 70 g granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Chocolate Ricotta Cannoli Dip

05 - 375 g ricotta cheese, well-drained
06 - 115 g mascarpone cheese, softened
07 - 60 g powdered sugar, sifted
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 90 g mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle both sides of the tortillas evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
04 - Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
05 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
06 - In a medium bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
07 - Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips and orange zest, if using.
08 - Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
09 - Serve the dip with cinnamon sugar chips on the side for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just half an hour
  • Only basic ingredients but feels like a bakery treat
  • Perfect for sharing with a group
  • Easy enough for kids to help make
  • Creamy and crunchy textures in one bite
02 -
  • High calcium and protein dessert
  • Can be made a day ahead for easy party prep
  • Fun to customize with extra toppings
03 -
  • Let the ricotta drain very well before mixing or the dip could get watery
  • Be generous with the cinnamon sugar for chips so they truly mimic cannoli shell flavor
  • Keep an eye on the baking chips as each oven varies and they can go from golden to too dark quickly
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