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If you love cannolis, you’re going to love this easy Cannoli Dip recipe! Now you can whip up your favorite Italian dessert right out of your kitchen.

If you’re here, then you obviously love desserts as much as I do, specifically, cannoli dip.

cannoli dip with waffle cone chips on a plate

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Best Cannoli Dip Recipe

Cannoli cream, cannoli dip, cannoli filling, whatever you want to call it—this is the best and easiest recipe to make it at home!

It’s pure deliciousness. Mascarpone cheese and ricotta cheese come together with just a few ingredients from the pantry to make this creamy, velvety Cannoli Dip.

close up of cannoli dip in a small bowl with chocolate chips

If you’ve got a family get-together or party coming up, you might want to consider offering to bring dessert! Cannoli Dip is such a crowd pleaser and everyone is sure to love it.

You can offer a variety of things to dip like broken waffle cones, graham crackers, or strawberries. I feel like I’m eating a strawberry cheesecake when I dip the strawberries in it!

Ingredients For Cannoli Dip

It doesn’t take much to whip up this Cannoli Dip! You probably even have most of these ingredients on hand. The only things I had to pick up from the store were ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese.

chocolate chips, ricotta cheese, an orange, and a chocolate bar

ricotta cheese
mascarpone cheese
powdered sugar
chocolate chips
vanilla extract
cinnamon
orange zest

How To Make Cannoli Dip

Cannolis seem like such a fancy Italian dessert, don’t they? I think you’re going to be surprised at how easy it is to make this Cannoli Dip!

1. First, beat the mascarpone, ricotta, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange peel using a stand mixer until fully combined and fluffy. About two minutes. Then, slowly mix in the powdered sugar until fully combined and fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.

So simple, it comes together in just one step! The next step is optional. I think this Cannoli Dip is EXTRA delicious with chocolate covered waffle cone pieces.

spatula mixing chocolate chips into cannoli dip

To make the chocolate covered waffle cone chips, break the chocolate bar into pieces and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for 1 minute, checking it after 30 seconds to stir. Dip the cones in the chocolate and place them on parchment paper to dry.

I like to place the cones in the freezer to dry, it only takes a few minutes!

Some Questions You Might Have About Cannoli Dip

What Is The Difference Between Cannoli Dip And Cannoli Filling?

There is no difference between cannoli dip and cannoli filling! Cannoli dip is just cannoli filling in a bowl. It’s a fun way to turn a classic dessert into a shareable party dessert.

You can even purchase mini cannoli shells to serve with the dip and have everyone fill their own!

Why Is My Cannoli Dip Runny?

Runny cannoli dip is a common problem. The first time I tried making this dip, it came out runny. Tasted great, but the texture was off. If your dip is runny, taste it, if it tastes good I would refrigerate it for an hour and still serve it.

BUT.

If you want to perfect the texture of the dip, make sure you are buying FULL FAT ricotta cheese. Do not buy the fat free or skim milk ricotta.

AND

Make sure you are straining your ricotta cheese. This step is a major culprit in making sure your cannoli dip isn’t runny.

chocolate covered waffle cone chip with cannoli dip

How To Strain Ricotta Cheese

To achieve a thick cannoli dip, make sure you drain the ricotta really well. Drain it in a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth in the refrigerator, uncovered overnight.

In the morning, wring it in the cheesecloth to push any more moisture out. Roll the dry ricotta on a few paper towels.

What Can I Substitute For Mascarpone?

If you can’t find mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese instead. The dip won’t taste like cream cheese, so don’t worry about that!

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