Description
Sweet Italian cannoli cookie cups combine creamy ricotta filling with crisp pastry shells, delivering a delightful dessert that whisks you straight to Sicily’s charming streets. Rich flavors and delicate textures invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounces (226 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) mini chocolate chips
Filling Components:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a mini muffin tin with light grease.
- Divide cookie dough into 24 uniform segments, carefully pressing each piece into the prepared muffin cavities, ensuring even coverage and smooth surfaces.
- Slide the tin into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookie bases transform into a golden, crisp foundation.
- While cookies are cooling, whisk ricotta cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, blending until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the creamy ricotta blend, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Once cookie cups have completely cooled, delicately spoon the ricotta-chocolate mixture into each cup, creating elegant, slightly rounded peaks.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the filled cups, adding a delightful crunch and nutty accent to the dessert.
- Transfer the prepared cannoli cookie cups to the refrigerator, allowing them to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes to set and enhance flavor integration.
Notes
- Swap cookie dough with gluten-free options for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the ricotta mixture for enhanced flavor depth.
- Ensure ricotta is well-drained to prevent a watery filling consistency.
- Experiment with different nut toppings like almonds or pecans for varied texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 74 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg