Cannoli Cups – Personal Size Desserts

A Festive Twist on The Classic Italian Dessert

These Cannoli Cups are a festive twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for holiday parties and seasonal gatherings. Featuring creamy ricotta, smooth cream cheese, and Eventful Sweets Dark Chocolate Chips, these personal-sized cannoli cups offer a delightful crunch from pizzelle crumbles and a dusting of powdered sugar. No baking required, making them an easy yet elegant dessert for Christmas, New Year's, or any holiday celebration!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cream cheese

• ¾ cup + 2 tbsp full-fat ricotta cheese

• 1 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¾ cup Eventful Sweets Dark Chocolate Chips 4M (Mini), plus more for garnish

• 6 pizzelles

Instructions:

- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.

- Mix in Ricotta: Add the ricotta cheese and continue mixing until smooth and fluffy.

- Incorporate Flavors: Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until well combined.

- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in Eventful Sweets Dark Chocolate Chips 4M (Mini) with a spatula.

- Prepare the Filling: Transfer the cannoli filling to a piping bag, cutting a large hole at the bottom.

- Create the Crumbles: In a small bowl, crush one pizzelle into crumbles and set aside.

- Assemble the Cups: Pipe a layer of cannoli filling into each dessert cup. Sprinkle on a layer of pizzelle crumbles, then pipe more cannoli filling to the top.

- Garnish: Top with Eventful Sweets Dark Chocolate Chips and a piece of pizzelle. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish.

- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.