Cannoli Bites
These cannoli bites take a classic dessert to the next level with just 4 simple ingredients. The crispy, golden shells are filled with a rich, creamy no-bake ricotta filling that packs all the authentic Italian flavor in a fun, bite-sized form, and are ready to enjoy in no time at all!
Servings: 48 cannoli bites
Calories: 21kcal
Ingredients
- 3 15-count boxes mini phyllo cups
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate melting wafers (optional)
- additional toppings (optional)
Instructions
- The first step is to drain the ricotta to create the ricotta impastata that's required for this dessert.15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- Line a fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place the sieve over a bowl.
- Add the ricotta cheese to the lined sieve and place something heavy on top - I find that a soup can from the pantry works well. The purpose of the can is to keep constant downward pressure on the ricotta, to press out as much liquid as possible.
- Let the ricotta drain in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or optimally overnight.
- Once the ricotta has drained, preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Remove the phyllo cups from their packaging and place in a mini-muffin tin or on a parchment lined baking sheet.3 15-count boxes mini phyllo cups
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In the meantime, to make the cannoli filling, simply whisk together the drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once the phyllo cups have cooled, simply fill them with the ricotta cream, using either a piping bag and tip for a fancy detail, or just gently spooning it in with a small spoon.
- If you prefer to have a chocolate edge to the phyllo cups, you'll need to do one additional step before filling them with the ricotta cream. Melt chocolate melting wafers in a microwave for 30 seconds at a time until smooth.chocolate melting wafers (optional)
- Carefully dip the edges of the phyllo cup in the melted chocolate, then immediately add any toppings you like before the chocolate sets.
- Finally, fill with the ricotta cannoli cream, add a sprinkle of any additional toppings, and enjoy your mini cannoli bites!additional toppings (optional)
Notes
😃 Suggestion: If you enjoyed this, you're gonna love our 5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake!
For more Cannoli Bites serving suggestions, variations, topping ideas, storage instructions, and FAQ's, please visit this recipe at maplewoodroad.com
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Calcium: 18mg