Description
A silky no-bake cannoli-style filling loaded with mini chocolate chips on a crisp cookie crust—classic Italian flavor, effortless execution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Whole-milk ricotta (well-drained)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 pre-made Graham cracker or cannoli cookie crust
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 Orange (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (whipped)
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Drain ricotta thoroughly to ensure a thick, creamy filling.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in ricotta, vanilla, and orange zest until silky.
- Fold in whipped cream gently for a light texture.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Spread filling evenly into prepared crust.
- Chill at least 2 hours, then top with extra chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta is well-drained for the best texture.
- Optional ingredients like orange zest and cinnamon can enhance flavor.
- For a richer topping, use chocolate ganache instead of chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg