Cannoli Bites
Buttery pie crust, creamy ricotta, sweet mascarpone, and mini chocolate chips come together in these cannoli bites. Flaky, easy, and utterly snack-worthy—think classic cannoli, made bite-sized, no frying required!
30
bites
Ingredients
Crusts
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 2 tbsp (24 g) light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (25 g) cinnamon sugar
Filling
- 1 cup (240 g) full-fat ricotta cheese well-drained
- 1 cup (225 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar plus more for dusting, to taste
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips optional, plus extra for garnish
For topping (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting
- chopped pistachios, orange zest, or candied fruit for garnish
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- Round cookie cutter, 2-3 inch
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Cheesecloth or paper towels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon sugar, then sprinkle generously over the crusts. Gently roll over with a rolling pin to press the sugar into the dough.
- Use a 2- to 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut circles from the crust. Press each circle into a mini muffin cup, shaping gently to fit.
- Lightly mist crusts with baking spray. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely before filling.
- Drain ricotta using cheesecloth or paper towels until thick. In a bowl, whisk ricotta and mascarpone until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Taste and add more sugar if needed. If filling seems soft, chill for 30–60 minutes.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips. Spoon or pipe filling into cooled pastry shells.
- Top with more chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and optional garnishes (pistachios, orange zest, candied fruit). Serve immediately.
Notes
Store empty baked pastry shells in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days. Keep filling chilled; fill shells just before serving for best texture. Freeze empty shells if you like, but don’t freeze the filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.2mg