Creamy Cannoli Dip Recipe with Crunchy Waffle Cone Chips
A rich and velvety cannoli-inspired dip made with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, orange zest, and mini chocolate chips, served with crunchy waffle cone chips. Perfect for parties and quick desserts without baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one medium orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
- 4–5 whole waffle cones (for chips)
Instructions
- Prepare the waffle cone chips: Stack 4-5 waffle cones on a cutting board and carefully slice into bite-sized triangles or shards, about 1-2 inches in size. Set aside in a shallow bowl.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat them together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the orange zest and mini chocolate chips with a spatula, taking care not to overmix.
- If using, fold in chopped pistachios or liqueur gently but thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and texture firm up.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and arrange waffle cone chips around it or serve on the side. Enjoy immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
Use a sharp serrated knife to cut waffle cones to avoid crumbling. Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes for best texture. If dip is too thick after chilling, stir gently or add a teaspoon of milk to loosen. Store waffle cone chips separately in an airtight container to keep them crunchy. Avoid freezing the dip as it may become grainy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cannoli dip, creamy dip, ricotta dip, mascarpone dip, waffle cone chips, party dessert, no bake dessert, easy dessert