Description
These No Bake Mini Cannoli Cheesecakes are a delightful fusion of classic Italian flavors and modern no-bake convenience. The creamy filling made from mascarpone, cream cheese, and ricotta is perfectly balanced by the crunch of the cannoli shell crust. Mini chocolate chips add a touch of decadence, making each bite a heavenly experience.
Perfect for any occasion, these mini cheesecakes are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just craving a sweet treat, this no-bake dessert will become a new favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the rich, creamy texture without the need to turn on your oven!
Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups crushed cannoli shells, graham crackers crumbs or crushed vanilla wafers
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cannoli Cheesecake:
16 oz. mascarpone cheese, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whole ricotta, strained
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Line muffin pan with baking cups. Combine crushed cannoli shells (or graham cracker crumbs/vanilla wafers) and melted butter in a medium bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, fill each baking cup with crumbs and press down. Place in the fridge while making the filling.
Wrap whole ricotta in a paper towel and pat it dry to absorb the moisture. Beat together mascarpone cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Add in ricotta and beat until smooth. Slowly add in powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Transfer the cannoli mixture to a medium bowl. In the used bowl, place heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold heavy whipping cream into the cannoli mixture. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Using a small cookie scoop, fill baking cups with cannoli mixture. Place in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. You will have extra cannoli filling for the top of the cheesecakes. Place in a piping bag in the fridge.
Pipe cannoli filling on top of set cheesecakes and optionally drizzle melted chocolate on top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal