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! Don’t use the larger chips…it will be too overwhelming when you take a bite.
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!
Sam says
Can this be made the day before…..
Tiffany Merritt says
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.
Amy C says
Do you strain the ricotta?
Tiffany Merritt says
Nope! I kept it easy peasy!
lisa says
I made this for. One of my coworkers baby shower! It was a HUGE Success!
Donzig says
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
Tiffany Merritt says
apple slices would also be really great!
Anonymous says
Waffle cones broken up
Maria says
Or broken cannoli shells.
Betty says
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the ease of prep and it’s such a classy snack to offer the family
asia says
Will the recipient work without the yogurt? I’ve got everything but the plain yogurt.
Tiffany Merritt says
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.
Patricia Cook says
What a fabulous recipe, it looks so delicious!!
Melissa Lawler says
OMG! You had me at Cannoli!
Robyn Wright of RobynsOnlineWorld.com says
OMG this looks so yummy!!!!!!
Sarah BB @ East9thStreet says
Drool! This is why I ALWAYS have Philly Cream Cheese in my refrigerator!
Vanderbilt Wife says
I am going to go cry about how I can’t eat this right now.
Tiffany Merritt says
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! 🙂
Saidah@AProverbsWife.com says
Boy does this look delish!! And so easy to make. I’m definitely making it since I love cannolis.
Melissa Lawler says
Oh! You had me at cannoli!