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Mini Cannoli Bites

Irresistibly Creamy Mini Cannoli Bites in 30 Minutes

Delight your guests with these Mini Cannoli Bites, a perfect sweet escape in each rich, creamy bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 pack Premade Pie Crust Store-bought for quick prep or homemade.
For the Filling
  • 15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Strain well for a rich filling.
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese Adds decadence to the filling.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips For added crunch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Cannoli Bites
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Unroll the pie crust on a floured surface and cut out 12 rounds.
  3. Press each round into the ungreased mini muffin tin cups.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until light golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  6. Gently stir in mini chocolate chips.
  7. Fill each pie shell with the creamy filling using a piping bag.
  8. Top with extra chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, fill the shells just before serving to maintain their crispiness.

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