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Mini Cannoli Cups with Orange Zest and Chocolate Chips

These delightful mini cannoli cups feature crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, sweet chocolate chips, and bright orange zest, offering a bite-sized twist on a classic Italian dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cups
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag (or Ziploc Bag)

Ingredients
  

For the Cannoli Cups:

  • 1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
  • Cooking spray or melted butter (for brushing)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)

For the Ricotta Filling:

  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (about 1 ¾ cups), drained well
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but highly recommended!)
  • salt Pinch of
  • 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips or finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about half an orange)

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Extra miniature chocolate chips
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Prepare the Wonton Cups

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  • Press wonton wrappers into muffin cups, shaping them into cups; optionally, spray with cooking spray or melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then cool completely in the muffin tin.

Prepare the Ricotta Filling

  • Combine drained ricotta cheese, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, then gently fold in miniature chocolate chips and orange zest.

Fill and Serve

  • Spoon the ricotta filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or a Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off), then pipe the filling into each cooled wonton cup.
  • Garnish immediately with extra miniature chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, or powdered sugar, and serve.

Notes

Ensure ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent a watery filling. For extra crispiness, you can bake the wonton cups a minute or two longer; just watch them carefully to avoid burning. These are best served immediately after filling for optimal texture.