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Cannoli Bites Recipe

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Delightful mini cannoli bites featuring a crispy pie crust cup filled with a creamy and sweet ricotta mascarpone mixture, enhanced with mini chocolate chips. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, dessert tables, or a special indulgence with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Pie Cups

  • 1 premade pie crust

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (strained)
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pie Crust: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Unroll the premade pie crust onto a lightly floured surface and use a 2 ½ inch round cutter or a cup to cut out 12 rounds. Place each round into an ungreased mini muffin tin and press gently to shape the rounds into cups.
  2. Bake Pie Cups: Bake the pie crust rounds in the oven for 10-12 minutes until they turn a light golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely for about 15 minutes before filling.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the strained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix until the filling is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Fill the Cups: Spoon the ricotta mixture into the cooled pie crust cups. For a clean, decorative presentation, place the filling into a resealable plastic bag or pastry bag, cut a small corner or use a star tip, and pipe the filling neatly into each cup.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the filled cannoli bites with additional mini chocolate chips on top and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy these delightful bite-sized desserts.

Notes

  • Ensure the ricotta cheese is well strained to avoid a watery filling.
  • You can prepare the pie crust cups ahead of time and fill just before serving to maintain crispiness.
  • Use a star tip on the piping bag for a professional-looking finish.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; however, pie cups may lose their crispness over time.

Keywords: Cannoli bites, mini cannoli, ricotta dessert, easy Italian dessert, pie crust dessert, party appetizers

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