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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cannoli Bites

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These Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cannoli Bites are a playful, easy twist on classic cannoli—featuring a creamy ricotta and strawberry filling inside crisp, chocolate-dipped mini shells. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion where you want a show-stopping, bite-sized dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 24 mini cannoli shells (store-bought)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced and patted dry
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for dipping)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Optional garnish: freeze-dried strawberry powder, crushed pistachios, or extra mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Place mini cannoli shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If shells are soft, bake at 300°F for 5-7 minutes to crisp. Let cool completely.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy (about 60-90 seconds).
  3. Dip one or both ends of each cannoli shell about 1/2 inch into the melted chocolate. Let excess drip off, then set on the parchment-lined tray. Garnish chocolate ends if desired while still wet.
  4. Chill dipped shells in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes until chocolate sets.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). If too runny, add 2-3 tablespoons more powdered sugar.
  6. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and finely diced, dried strawberries with a spatula. Do not overmix.
  7. Transfer filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped. Pipe or spoon filling into each cooled, chocolate-dipped shell, filling just to the rim.
  8. Chill filled cannoli bites in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
  9. Arrange on a platter, dust with extra powdered sugar or garnish as desired, and serve chilled.

Notes

For best results, drain ricotta overnight and pat strawberries dry to prevent soggy shells. Fill shells just before serving for maximum crunch. You can make the chocolate-dipped shells and filling a day ahead and assemble before serving. Variations include using gluten-free shells, dairy-free ricotta, or swapping in other berries.

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