Mini Cannoli Cups
Delightful Mini Cannoli Cups filled with creamy ricotta and topped with chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 mini phyllo pastry cups
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the mini phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet.
- Bake the cups for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the filling by combining ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Incorporate cinnamon and mix until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Fill each cooled phyllo cup with the ricotta mixture.
- Top with sliced almonds.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try adding lemon zest, espresso powder, or fresh fruit toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cannoli, dessert, Italian pastry, mini desserts, easy dessert recipes