Chocolate Ricotta Cannoli Dip (Printable Version)

# What You Need:

→ Cinnamon Sugar Chips

01 - 6 large flour tortillas
02 - 60 g unsalted butter, melted
03 - 70 g granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Chocolate Ricotta Cannoli Dip

05 - 375 g ricotta cheese, well-drained
06 - 115 g mascarpone cheese, softened
07 - 60 g powdered sugar, sifted
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 90 g mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle both sides of the tortillas evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
04 - Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
05 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
06 - In a medium bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
07 - Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips and orange zest, if using.
08 - Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
09 - Serve the dip with cinnamon sugar chips on the side for dipping.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For extra crunch, let the chips cool completely before serving.
02 - You can use chocolate shavings or chopped pistachios as an extra topping for the dip.
03 - Swap mascarpone for cream cheese if unavailable.
04 - Pair with a sweet dessert wine like Vin Santo or Moscato.