Cannoli Dip with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips
Don't forget the sweet treats on your appetizer table! This Cannoli Dip with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips takes almost no time to make. It's sure to be a party favorite!
Servings: 18 1/4 cup servings
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
For the Cannoli Dip
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese softened (can use cream cheese)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- {optional} 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup mini-chocolate chips
For the Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips
- 3 whole wheat pita breads
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
For the Cannoli Dip
- Using a medium bowl, add ricotta and mascarpone; stir until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla and orange zest; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into ricotta mixture.
- Fold ½ cup of chocolate chips into the dip and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup on top.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Separate the two layers of the pita breads. Brush tops of pita with olive oil.
- Using a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture evenly on top of the pita breads.
- Stack pita breads on top of each other and slice into smaller triangles or squares.
- Place pita chips onto 2 parchment-lined sheet pans. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.5mg
