This delicious and fun party worthy Cannoli Dip tastes like the best part of a cannoli in a creamy dip form. It is made in less than ten minutes with just a few simple ingredients. We serve it with vanilla wafers, broken waffle cones, pizelles, teddy grahams, or pirouette rolled wafers. I love to take this dip to potlucks, family reunions, and any other shindig where people love a good treat.
Life is full of little sweet surprises like this one. This quick and easy dip is a friend and family favorite and is perfect for those times when you need something delicious fast. Are you always in a hurry? Simply prepare it up to two days in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge. It is delicious, quick and dependable. What more could you ask for?
How do you make Cannoli Dip?
Start by using a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the cream cheese and ricotta until it is smooth and lump free. Then turn the mixer to medium and add the powdered sugar about 1/4 cup at a time. Beat that until it is well combined. Now turn the mixer to low and add the almond extract and lemon zest. Finally turn off the mixer and using a spatula fold in the chocolate chips. If not serving right away cover and refrigerate.
Recipe notes and tips for Cannoli Dip
- If you like ricotta cheese than you will more than likely love this dip. However if you don’t like the texture of ricotta than this dip is probably not for you.
- Use only whole milk Ricotta Cheese for this recipe. The lower milk fat ricotta cheeses are not thick enough and the dip will be too soupy.
- You can substitute a little orange zest, nutmeg or cinnamon in place of the lemon zest. They are each delicious albeit slightly different.
- For a change of pace use vanilla extract in place of the almond extract.
- Don’t add anymore almond extract without tasting first. A little almond extract goes a long long way.
- Cover and refrigerate the dip if not serving right away. Store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge.
What to serve with Cannoli Dip
- vanilla wafers
- fresh strawberries
- graham crackers (any flavor)
- apple slices
- pretzel twists (for that sweet and salty combination)
- pizelles
- waffle cones (whole or broken up)
- teddy grahams (any flavor)
- creme filled wafers (pirouettes)
- mandarin orange slices
- pineapple
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Cannoli Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer on medium speed beat cream cheese and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time until fully mixed it.
- Turn mixer to low. Mix in almond extract and lemon zest.
- Remove from mixer and fold in chocolate chips. If desired sprinkle the top with more chocolate chips.
Notes
- If you like ricotta cheese than you will more than likely love this dip. However if you don't like the texture of ricotta than this dip is probably not for you.
- Use only whole milk Ricotta Cheese for this recipe. The lower milk fat ricotta cheeses are not thick enough and the dip will be too soupy.
- You can substitute a little orange zest, nutmeg or cinnamon in place of the lemon zest. They are each delicious albeit slightly different.
- For a change of pace use vanilla extract in place of the almond extract.
- Don't add anymore almond extract without tasting first. A little almond extract goes a long long way.
- Cover and refrigerate the dip if not serving right away. Store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge.
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Tania
These look SO delicious and tasty! I’m so excited to give this try!
Thank you so much!
Chichi
Oh my! This is one of the best dessert dips I’ve tried. So good. Thank for sharing.
Sara Welch
Gave this dip a try and it was so easy and delicious; the perfect afternoon treat, indeed!
Lily
This was divine! I added it to a charcuterie board I made of sweets/desserts and this was the star of the show, everyone adored it!!
Emily
I love the creaminess that Ricotta cheese adds to this dip The mini chocolate chips add a nice bit of “crunch” in every bite!
wilhelmina
This is delicious! We had it as a movie night snack and we all loved it!
Heidi Schaffer
My kids went crazy for this! Time to make more!
Allyson Zea
I always make this to bring to our girls night out! It’s really the perfect dip!
Kimberly
My kids had a blast making this and we all enjoyed diving in and chowing down! 🙂
Kechi
Thanks for sharing this recipe, my entire family loves it! Plus it is so easy to make.
Kevin
I want this for snack today! I will have to go get the few things I need for it!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
YUM! This looks SO GOOD!! I am so excited to try it!
katerina @ diethood.com
I love how easy and delicious this is!! I can’t wait to try it!
Erin
This Cannoli Dip couldn’t look any more perfect!
Jen
The perfect decadent treat! Love all of your dipper options too.
Margaret
Looks delicious and easy to make.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Margaret!!