We got to talking about cannoli: pastry cream versus ricotta cream, add-ins like chocolate chips, citron, and nuts, and the shells and what a pain they are to make. I mean, what else do you talk about at a funeral? My Ma, cousins, and I were talking about cannoli at the big Italian Buffet after my Uncle Cliff's funeral when my cousin Linda said she has filled sugar cones with the filling for a quick cannoli fix. I took her idea and simplified it even more by turning it into a fast dip: no pastry bag required. Now with some major Holidays coming our way, I am looking for some easy entertaining/potluck ideas that not only look and taste delicious but are simple enough to throw together in a matter of minutes. I think you will find this dip to be very decadent on your buffet table.
Cannoli Dip
1 pound whole milk ricotta
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 T. mascarpone cheese, opt. but nice
2 T. mini chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling
1 package ice cream waffle bowls broken into 3-4 pieces each
strawberries, washed and dried
In a small bowl mix the first five ingredients. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with more mini chocolate chips. Serve with broken waffle bowl chips and strawberrries.
Try my Cannoli Bites too.
18 comments:
I love this! Using the broken up waffle bowls is such a great idea and the dip sounds wonderful - I love ricotta - especially when it's whole milk. Great holiday treat!
this is being bookmarked a million times for the holidays!
Hey Cousin,
I love this idea and will definitely make it. It was nice to connect and I wish it was under different circumstances!
Suzanne
Suzanne- It was wonderful to see you! It really warmed Josie's heart to see so much of the family there. Keep in touch!
Robin
I love this idea! Plus, you don't see too many dessert dips. I can't wait to use this idea!
What a fun dip!
This will absolutely be making an appearance at my next get together! Brilliant idea!
Love it! Almost makes you feel not guilty eating a whole cannoli when you're 'just picking.
Every time I see a cannoli, or a recipe for one, I find myself thinking that it's such a shame they come in those deep-fried shells, because it's the sweet cream filling I'm really craving - I don't actually like the shells much at all. This is the perfect solution! I'll bet anything from sugar cookies to apple slices taste fantastic with it.
Oh, I love love love cannoli and it is not to be had around here. I have a story - when we first moved here, I had a hankering for cannoli. I went to the grocery store to buy some shells with the plan of filling them with homemade filling. Hmm. I was directed to the pasta aisle by no less than 3 people before giving up and going home. :(
This dip looks delicious. Just serve mine with a spoon, please!!
Sounds absolutely awesome. I am a big fan of Italian food.
Only one problem that I can see with this, Robin Sue... I'd eat the whole thing!
What a great & well flavoured idea, Robin Sue! You, clever woman!!
Your a Genius! I would never of thought of this recipe in a million years! If make this for my husband he would love me forever! Well, maybe I shouldn't make it! lol J/K
Oooh....delish! Looks like a much easier way to enjoy the flavors of canoli :)
This is so creative! My favorite dessert is a cannoli and I just had the best cupcakes ever, which were cannoli obviously! I definitely need to try this deconstructed version!! Thank yous
Love this idea! My kids love anything they can eat with their hands and anything they can eat as "chips and dip." Can't wait to try it.
Pinning this now! my dad and my husband love Cannolis and I bet would eat all of this!
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