Cannoli Cream Dip

Aug 17, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Sweet dips Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

Bowl of cannoli cream dip with brioche, pretzels and fruit

A scoopable cannoli cream dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

1.0 cup (246.0 g)whole-milk ricotta, drained if watery
4.0 oz (113.0 g)mascarpone, room temperature
½ cup (60.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ tspground cinnamon
⅓ cup (57.0 g)mini chocolate chips
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the ricotta and mascarpone on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, ground cinnamon, and salt and beat until evenly blended.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Spoon into a serving bowl.
Serve with brioche or challah cubes, pretzel bites, graham crackers, or sliced fruit.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cannoli cream dip?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

How should I store cannoli cream dip?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A scoopable cannoli cream dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

179 Calories / serving

12.4g Fat

13.8g Carbs

4.4g Protein

12.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1432 cal · 99g fat · 110g carbs · 35g protein · 96g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 179 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 34 min·2.0 mi·~4000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 24 min·1.2 mi·~2400 steps
Moderate cycling 18 min·3.6 mi
Swimming laps 25 min
Jogging 18 min·1.5 mi·~2900 steps
Stair climbing 17 min·~1550 steps
Dancing 29 min
Bodyweight circuit training 18 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 42 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.