Mini Cannoli Cups: Crispy, Creamy, and Irresistibly Fun!
Mini Cannoli Cups are delightful bite-sized desserts filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cannoli cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of mini phyllo cups
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Once the phyllo cups are cooled, fill each cup with the ricotta mixture.
- Top with chopped pistachios if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free phyllo cups.
- These can be made a few hours in advance; just keep them refrigerated.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite flavors or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cannoli cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg