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Mini Cannoli Cups Dessert: A Deliciously Easy Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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Enjoy these Mini Cannoli Cups filled with a rich ricotta and mascarpone blend, accented with chocolate chips and cinnamon. Topped with pistachios and chocolate shavings, these elegant bite-sized desserts are perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of mini phyllo pastry cups (15 cups)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (for garnish)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese and 1 cup of mascarpone cheese. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend them together until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the cheese mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
  4. Fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the filling to an airtight container.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to firm up.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Arrange the mini phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet, spaced evenly.
  9. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Once the filling has chilled and the phyllo cups are cool, fill each cup using a piping bag or spoon.
  12. If using a piping bag, fit it with a large round tip and fill with the chilled cannoli filling, piping generously into each cup.
  13. If using a spoon, carefully spoon the filling into each cup, filling them to the top.
  14. Garnish with chopped pistachios and chocolate shavings.
  15. Optionally, place a small mint leaf on top of each cup for added freshness.

Notes

  • For a lighter filling, you can substitute part of the mascarpone with Greek yogurt.
  • These cups can be made a few hours in advance; just keep them refrigerated until serving.

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