Mini Cannoli Bites Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 premade pie crust
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1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, strained
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1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Unroll the room temperature pie crust onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board. Use a 2 ½ inch round biscuit cutter, round cookie cutter, or a cup to cut out 12 rounds of pie crust. Place the rounds into an ungreased mini muffin tin. Use your fingers to press the dough to fit the pan.
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Bake the pie crust cups for about 10-12 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown. Once baked, let them cool for 15 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the strained ricotta, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips until fully combined.
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Spoon the ricotta filling into the baked pie cups. For a decorative finish, scoop the filling into a resealable bag or pastry bag fitted with a star tip, then pipe the filling into the cups. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top and lightly dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy.