Mini Cannoli Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips and a little extra for garnishing
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
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1/2 cup whole milk ricotta, drained well
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1 store-bought pie crust
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F and let it preheat. Roll out your pie dough on a lightly floured surface or board. Take something round like a biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or even a cup, and press out 12 circles (about 2 ½ inches). Push these dough rounds into the cups of an ungreased mini muffin tray, gently shaping them with your fingers.
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Pop the pan into the oven and let the crusts bake for 10–12 minutes or until you see a nice light golden color. When they’re done, pull them out and leave them alone for 15 minutes to cool completely.
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Take a medium-sized bowl and throw in the mascarpone, strained ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips. Stir it all together until it’s nice and smooth.
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Fill the baked crusts with spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture. If you want to make them prettier, put the filling in a resealable bag or piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe it into the cups. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top and finish up with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Dig in and enjoy.