Cannoli Dip (Easy Dessert Recipe)

Cannoli Dip is an easy dessert dip with cream cheese, ricotta cheese and mini chocolate chips. This easy recipe tastes like authentic cannoli without the work! Just add your favorite dippers for an easy party treat.

Easy Cannoli Dip Recipe

Creamy cannoli dip tastes like the sweet ricotta filling in homemade cannoli, but it’s so much easier to make. If you are fan of these delicious Italian pastries, you will love this easy sweet treat!

I make this homemade cannoli dip with cream cheese instead of mascarpone cheese. So, this easy sweet dip is similar to my chocolate chip dip, but the flavor is slightly different due to the addition of ricotta. The flavors are well balanced, and my taste testers and I think this is the best cannoli dip recipe!

If you enjoy dessert dips, try my Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip or Cherry Cheesecake Dip. Be sure to check out more easy desserts your family will love!

Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe for cannoli dip. They should be easy to find in most grocery stores. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.

• Cream cheese — I use full fat cream cheese. Allow it to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
• Vanilla extract — Adds rich flavor to the dip
• Ricotta cheese — Used in traditional cannoli and gives the dip it’s distinct flavor. Look for either whole milk ricotta or part skim for best results.
• Powdered sugar — Confectioners’ sugar sweetens the dip and helps to thicken it up.
• Mini chocolate chips — These smaller semi-sweet chocolate chips work better than the larger chocolate chips as they are easier to eat.

How to Make Cannoli Dip with Cream Cheese

First, cream the softened cream cheese and vanilla in a large bowl using a hand mixer (electric mixer) or stand mixer until it is smooth and creamy.

Next, add the ricotta cheese, and mix on medium speed until the mixture is well combined.

Then, add the powdered sugar, and mix until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and creamy.

Finally, fold in half of the mini chocolate chips. Use a spatula or large spoon for this part.

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl if you are using it immediately. Top with the remaining chocolate morsels before serving.

Or, refrigerate the dip in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap until you are ready to serve.

How to Store

Store cannoli dip in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. It starts to separate the longer it sits, but it usually disappears fast! This dip does not freeze well.

What to Serve with Cannoli Dip

We like to serve cannoli dip with waffle cones as they mimic cannoli shells. Just break them up into smaller pieces. If you can find cannoli chips, use these. Vanilla wafers, small chocolate chip cookies, pizzelle cookies and graham crackers are also good. I also love fresh fruit, especially strawberries, with this creamy dip!

Recipe Variations

Authentic cannolis are sometimes made with mascarpone cheese in the creamy filling, and you can definitely use this Italian cream cheese in the dip.

Lemon zest or orange zest will add some extra flavor.

You can leave out the miniature chocolate chips or reduce the amount if you’re not a fan of chocolate. Or, sub chopped pistachio nuts for the chocolate.

I hope you enjoy this delicious dip as much we do. If you do try this no bake dessert dip, please leave a star rating and/or comment. For more no bake recipes and simple dip recipes, sign up for the weekly newsletter and follow me on social media.