Mini Cannoli Bites Dessert (Printable Version)
Golden pie crust cups with sweet ricotta-mascarpone filling and mini chocolate chips in every bite.
# Ingredients:
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1 premade pie crust
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1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, strained
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1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll the room temperature pie crust onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Use a 2 ½-inch round biscuit cutter, round cookie cutter, or a cup to cut out 12 rounds of pie crust. Place the rounds in an ungreased mini muffin tin and use your fingers to press the dough to fit the pan.
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Bake the pie cups for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are a light golden brown. Once baked, let them cool for 15 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the strained ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips until combined.
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Spoon the ricotta filling into the pie cups. For a decorative look, scoop the filling into a resealable plastic bag or piping bag with a star tip. Squeeze the filling into the pie cups, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure the ricotta is strained properly to prevent the filling from becoming watery.