Best Cannoli Dip

Cannoli Dip is a creamy dessert dip made from whipped cannoli filling using real mascarpone cheese and served with chocolate chip cookies or broken waffle cones for dipping. This recipe is loaded with mini chocolate chips and is the perfect sweet treat that is no bake!

Dessert dips are quickly becoming be new favorite way to feed my sweet tooth. Not only do I get to eat a sweet dip, but I also get to dip other sweet vessels into said dip. It’s a double-dose of sweetness!

This cannoli dip is made just like authentic cannoli filling, except with mascarpone cheese added to help thicken it up. Mascarpone is like cream cheese, but not as sweet and tangy. I don’t recommend substituting it, though, because I think the dip will taste more like cheesecake dip than cannoli dip.

I’ve seen a few cannoli dip recipes out there and they use waffle cones as the dipping mechanism. I think these are a great substitute for cannoli shells because they have the same crunch and texture, though the flavor is slightly off.

Ingredients needed for Cannoli Dip

• Mascarpone cheese – You could also use cream cheese (grab full fat) but this will give it more of a buttery flavor so we recommend this!
• Whole milk ricotta cheese – A staple in traditional cannoli and essential to getting the flavor you are looking for.
• Powdered sugar – Whip this with the cheeses to get that light, fluffy dip to dig into!
• Extracts – Vanilla extract and Almond extract give it the perfect flavor profile.
• Mini chocolate chips – Another option is to chop up blocks of chocolate or adding larger chocolate chips, but the little ones are perfect for dipping.
• Chocolate chip cookies – This if or dipping. You can also use broken waffle cones.

How do I make Cannoli Dip?

First thing is to grab a bowl and combine all the cheeses, extracts and powdered sugar. We recommend doing this in a bowl of a stand mixer or mixing it in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer.

Whip on medium high for about 5 minutes or until thick and fluffy.

After that fold in 3 Tbsp mini chocolate chips. Place the dip in a serving bowl and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top!

What do I dip in Cannoli Dip?

But what I think is an EVEN better dipping mechanism than the waffle cone or cannoli shell is a chocolate chip cookie. Cookies go best with milk so it just felt natural to pair it with the dairy-based dip.

To be honest, this magical pairing was a complete and utter accident – chocolate chip cookies were all I had in my pantry when I made the dip for the first time.

But trust me when I say, you will not want to pair anything else with this dip. Promise.

If you must go ahead and try that broken waffle cone to compare it!

More great ideas for dipping are graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pizzelle cookies or whatever you can think of!

How long does Cannoli Dip last in the fridge?

Make sure to store this dessert dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Tips for Making Cannoli Dip the Perfect Dessert Dip!

• Make sure to use whole milk ricotta. In order for this dip to get whipped and creamy, you need that fat from the whole milk.
• When you first start whipping the ingredients together, they will be thin and runny, almost like melted ice cream. But trust me – you just need to keep whipping it to help fluff it up.
• We highly recommend using a hand mixer or stand mixer to get it whipped up! Whisking by hand will not achieve the same results.
• This dip is loaded with chocolate chips, but feel free to use any other cannoli toppings that you love – chopped pistachios would make an excellent addition here.
• Don’t make this dip too far in advance – the dip will collect a little bit of liquid at the bottom after a couple days. You can just stir it back in, of course, but you’ll lose the pretty presentation of chocolate chips on top.

More of my favorite dessert dips!

• With only three ingredients Funfetti Dip is perfect for dipping graham crackers and animal crackers in!
• Quick and easy three ingredients Easy Fruit Dip is the perfect pair to all your fresh fruit during the summer. Sweet, creamy and so easy to make!
• Got apples? Make this Apple Brickle Dip with a cream cheese dip and toffee in it!

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