Almond Orange Cannoli Dip

 

Ingredients

• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese drained if needed
• 8 ouncesr Mascarpone cheese
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• Topping (optional): Sliced almonds and/or fresh orange zest

Serving Suggestions:

• apple slices 
• graham crackers
• cannoli chips
• vanilla wafers
• ice cream cones broken into pieces

Instructions

1. Place ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar in large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer or stand mixer until smooth and well combined.

2. Mix in orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.

3. Top with sliced almonds and/or orange zest and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.