Mini Cannoli Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup powdered sugar.
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1/4 cup mascarpone cheese.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 premade pie crust.
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1/2 cup strained whole milk ricotta cheese.
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, and a little extra for garnishing.
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 400°F to warm it up.
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Let pie crust soften at room temperature, cut out 12 circles with a 2½ inch cutter, press them into a mini muffin tray, bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly brown, and let them cool for 15 minutes.
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Combine mascarpone and strained ricotta in a bowl, mix in powdered sugar, stir in the vanilla and fold in the chocolate chips.
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Spoon mixture into a piping bag, squeeze it into the cooled shells, sprinkle extra chips on top, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Notes:
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Strain ricotta for a creamier texture.
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You can prepare the parts earlier.
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Only fill them right before eating.
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This is perfect for gatherings!
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A simpler twist on the classic cannoli.
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Keeps the shells nice and crunchy.