Ingredients
- Wonton wrappers (24 square)
- Whole milk ricotta cheese (15 ounces)
- Powdered sugar (1/2 cup)
- vanilla powder (1 teaspoon)
- Ground cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon)
- Mini chocolate chips (1/4 cup)
- Powdered sugar (extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Gently press one wonton wrapper into each cup, folding the corners slightly to fit and form a small cup shape.
- Step 2: Bake the wonton cups for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Immediately remove the cups from the tin and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 3: Prepare the filling by first draining the ricotta cheese. Place the ricotta in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or coffee filters over a bowl and let it drain for at least 30 minutes, or press lightly to remove excess moisture.
- Step 4: Transfer the drained ricotta to a medium bowl. Add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and cinnamon. Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, then cover and chill the filling for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 5: When ready to serve, transfer the cannoli filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or use a small spoon). Fill each cooled wonton cup generously with the ricotta mixture, then lightly dust the assembled Mini Cannoli Cups with extra powdered sugar.
Notes
- To maintain the crunch, store the unfilled wonton cups in an airtight container at room temperature and keep the prepared filling chilled in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- If your cooled shells feel slightly soft, you can easily restore their crispness by baking them empty at 300°F (150°C) for just two minutes before filling.
- For an elegant serving presentation, try dipping the rims of the cooled wonton cups into a small amount of melted dark chocolate before filling them with the ricotta mixture.
- The 30-minute draining process for the ricotta is crucial; removing that excess moisture ensures your filling is thick, creamy, and stable enough to keep the crispy shells from getting soggy too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American