Mini Cannoli Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extras for garnish.
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1 premade pie crust, chilled.
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1/2 cup strained whole milk ricotta cheese.
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1/4 cup creamy mascarpone cheese.
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1/3 cup powdered sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F and let it warm up.
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Roll out pie crust at room temperature. Cut 12 circles using a 2½ inch cutter. Place them in a mini muffin pan, bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool for about 15 minutes.
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Combine mascarpone and strained ricotta cheese. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in chocolate chips.
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Spoon mixture into a piping bag, fill the cooled shells, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Notes:
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Straining ricotta makes the filling smoother.
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Prep everything in advance if you'd like.
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Add filling right before eating.
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Perfect crowd-pleaser.
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A simple twist on classic cannoli.
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Keeps your shells nice and crisp.