5-Minute Cannoli Dessert Dip (No Ricotta!)
My 5-minute cannoli dip delivers a similar irresistible flavor to iconic cannoli filling, but is made with cottage cheese and cream cheese instead of ricotta!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 8- ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese
- ¾ to 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, optional
- 2 to 3 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans, optional
- Fresh fruit for dipping: sliced banana, pineapple chunks, whole strawberries and apple or pear slices
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese and cream cheese to a food processor and blend for one minute until thick and creamy.
- Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and blend again until everything is well-mixed and creamy.
- Pour into a serving bowl and fold in optional chocolate chips. Garnish with toasted pecans. Serve chilled with fresh fruit for dipping!
Notes
• Nutrition provided per 2 tablespoons without chocolate chips. If using chips, add 20 calories.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 2 tablespoonsCalories: 70Carbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 3g— Unsaturated Fat: 1g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 7g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.