Cannoli Bites Recipe
These delightful Cannoli Bites are a simple and elegant dessert featuring crispy phyllo tart shells filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, enhanced with orange zest and vanilla. Topped with mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios, and dusted with confectioners’ sugar, they offer a perfect bite-sized twist on the classic Italian cannoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 24 cannoli bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Phyllo Shells
- 24 frozen phyllo tart shells
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 (15-oz.) container whole-milk ricotta, drained
- 3/4 c. (85 g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- Mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Shells: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the frozen phyllo tart shells on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon. Brush each shell with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Bake Shells: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the tart shells until they turn golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare Filling: While the shells cool, in a medium bowl whisk together the drained ricotta, confectioners’ sugar, finely grated orange zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Transfer the filling to a zip-top plastic bag, seal it tightly, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Fill the Tart Shells: Once the shells are cool, remove them from the baking sheet and arrange them on a serving platter. Snip off a small corner of the plastic bag with filling and pipe the creamy ricotta mixture into each shell, filling them generously.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each filled tart shell with mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios according to your preference. Finally, dust the assembled Cannoli Bites with additional confectioners’ sugar for an elegant finish. Serve immediately for best texture.
- Make Ahead Option: The ricotta filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Keep it refrigerated in the sealed bag until ready to pipe into the shells.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is well drained to avoid soggy tart shells.
- Feel free to substitute toppings with chopped candied fruit or crushed nuts.
- Store any leftover filled tart shells in the refrigerator and consume within one day for best freshness.
- Handle phyllo shells gently once baked to prevent breakage.
Keywords: cannoli bites, ricotta dessert, phyllo tart shells, Italian desserts, bite-sized cannoli, easy dessert recipe
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