Cannoli Dip

You don’t need a pool to enjoy this refreshing dip! It’s everything you love about cannoli, plus tempting wisps of chocolate, floral notes of orange blossom, and tangy orange zest. This could be the richest, creamiest, most decadent dip we’ve ever created—and it’s so simple to make!

Prep Time
15 minutes
30 minutes (or overnight) chilling time
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A wooden tray filled with an assortment of Italian cookies and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries surrounding a bowl of cannoli dip. The dip is topped with chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks and has a Pizzelle cookie dipped in.

Scale OR dry measuring cups

Measuring spoons 

Food processor (with metal blade) OR immersion blender OR handheld mixer 

Medium bowl

Large rubber spatula

Serving dish

Servings
about 2½ cups (625 ml)
For the Dip
  • 1¾ cups (459 g or 1 tub) ricotta, full-fat
  • 1 cup (120 g) Redpath® Icing Sugar
  • 1½ tsp (7 ml) orange blossom water
  • 1 tsp (2 g) orange zest, finely grated
  • ½ cup (85 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
For the garnishes (optional)
  • Pistachio, lightly toasted
  • Dark chocolate, chopped
  • Orange zest
Instructions
For the dip

Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, blend ricotta (see Chef’s Tips) with the Redpath® Icing Sugar until just combined. Add and mix in the orange blossom water and orange zest.  Process until ricotta is smooth, creamy, and thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Transfer the ricotta mixture into a medium bowl and, with a large rubber spatula, gently fold in the chopped chocolate. Transfer the dip to a serving dish and cover. Place into the refrigerator to chill; at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

When ready to serve, sprinkle the top of the dip with crushed or chopped pistachio. If desired, add a sprinkling of chopped chocolate and orange zest.

Step 4

Serve with Pizzelle, waffle cone pieces, or fresh fruit for dipping.

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A top-down view of a plate on a limestone counter featuring a bowl of cannoli dip, topped with chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks. Pizzelle cookies and fresh strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, are arranged around the bowl. A glass of sparkling water is visible on the left side.