Mini Cannoli Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, and more for sprinkling
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
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1 pre-made pie crust
# Instructions:
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Roll out the softened pie crust onto a floured cutting board or surface. Cut out 12 small rounds using a 2 ½ inch cutter, cookie cutter, or even the rim of a cup. Gently press each dough circle into an ungreased mini muffin tin using your hands.
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Put the dough cups in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until they're golden. Once they're done, take them out and let them cool down for around 15 minutes.
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Grab a medium-sized bowl and fully combine strained ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips by stirring them together.
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Use a spoon to put the ricotta mixture into the baked dough cups. For a neater look, transfer the filling into a zipped bag or pastry bag with a star-shaped tip and pipe it in. Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips on top and give it a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve and dig in!