I have joined forces with Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese to create what I believe to be the ULTIMATE snack. It is simple. It is super yummy. It is really pretty. And it’s also quite inexpensive! I’m so excited to show you how to make a snack that will have EVERYONE talking!
So, are you ready for the awesome? Let’s do it!
Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese spread
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 Tbsp plain yogurt
15 oz Ricotta cheese
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour heavy whipping cream into a bowl and beat with a mixer until stiff peaks form (2-3 minutes). Set aside roughly half the mixture into a separate, smaller bowl.
To the remaining mixture add philly soft cream cheese. Mix well to combine. To make the mixing process easier, I recommend cutting the cream cheese into 8 sections. At the same time that you add the cream cheese, also add the plain yogurt.
Next, fold in the ricotta cheese. Then fold in the remaining half of the heavy whipping cream.
Now it’s time to sweeten it up! Add the 2/3 cup powdered sugar and gently fold it in. Your dip will start to look a bit glossier (and it will start to taste like the inside of a cannoli, too!).
How about some color? Fold in those delicious mini chocolate chips
To serve, sprinkle the top of your dip with more chocolate chips, and dust with a bit of powdered sugar. The perfect dipping instruments, in my opinion, are strawberries and graham crackers!
I made this recently while Tim and the girls were outside doing some chores. They were all thrilled to find this waiting for them when they came back in. It looks super fancy, but honestly, it was quite simple to put together. And the taste? Lean in a little closer and I’ll scoop some for you…
How cruel of me! I bet you could ALMOST taste it, though! Head on out to your nearest grocery store and get started making this delectable snack. You will have a new favorite dish to bring to parties and potlucks, as well as a go-to snack for your family!
Can this be made the day before…..
I think one day before is fine. More than that, and in my experience, the chocolate chips start to stain the rest of the dip and it isn’t as pretty.
Do you strain the ricotta?
Nope! I kept it easy peasy!
I made this for. One of my coworkers baby shower! It was a HUGE Success!
I want to make this for a party on Sunday bc it looks amazing. Not a big fan of graham crackers. Any ideas on other dippers? Thanks
apple slices would also be really great!
Waffle cones broken up
Or broken cannoli shells.
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the ease of prep and it’s such a classy snack to offer the family
Will the recipient work without the yogurt? I’ve got everything but the plain yogurt.
You know, I’ve made this recipe 3 times now, and I’ve only made it the way I stated above, but I’d say to just go for it withou the yogurt and see how it turns out! You may need just a teeny tiny splash of milk to give it some creaminess.
What a fabulous recipe, it looks so delicious!!
OMG! You had me at Cannoli!
OMG this looks so yummy!!!!!!
Drool! This is why I ALWAYS have Philly Cream Cheese in my refrigerator!
I am going to go cry about how I can’t eat this right now.
Sorry, friend! You need to start a Pinterest board that is exclusively for things you are going to eat when the dairy-free season of life is over! 🙂
Boy does this look delish!! And so easy to make. I’m definitely making it since I love cannolis.
Oh! You had me at cannoli!