Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Cannoli Cups, a perfect dessert for any occasion. These bite-sized treats combine a rich and creamy filling with crispy pastry cups, making them an instant crowd-pleaser at parties or family gatherings. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, you can easily whip up these elegant desserts that not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Customize the filling to suit your preferences, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a delicious and impressive treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 container whole-milk ricotta cheese (15 oz., drained)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box (2 count)
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped pistachios
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Lightly flour a work surface and unroll the pie crusts; sprinkle with turbinado sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut out 2½-inch rounds and press into mini muffin cups.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Beat all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Transfer filling into a zip-top resealable bag and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Pipe filling into cooled pastry cups; top with chocolate chips or pistachios and dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg