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Cannoli Cream Pie Cups

Jun 21, 2015 16 Comments

Filled or topped with your favorite mix-in, these cannoli cream pie cups make the perfect hand-held treat!

Cannoli cream pie cups satisfy any sweet tooth with a perfect, healthy bite-sized cannoli portion made with low-fat ricotta cheese and Athens mini fillo shells.

It’s time again for another Recipe Redux recipe! I haven’t participated in the Redux the past few months because with two under two, I’ve honestly forgotten about my participation in the monthly healthy recipe challenge until the day before! This month I put multiple reminders in my iPhone calendar so I’d be sure not to forget my submission.

June 2015 Recipe Redux Theme: “Tucked in a crust, nothing says love from the oven like pie. Whether it’s a twist on the all-American apple pie or a traditional recipe from your home country, give a healthy makeover to your favorite savory or sweet pie recipe.” And that’s where my cutie-pa-tootie cannoli cream pie cups come in!

Cannoli cream pie cups satisfy any sweet tooth with a perfect, healthy bite-sized cannoli portion made with low-fat ricotta cheese and Athens mini fillo shells.

Now you might be thinking, what does a cannoli have to do with a pie? I never even thought about the combination until graduate school, when I lived lived in Cleveland Heights, OH— near a neighborhood known as Little Italy.  There were multiple nights a week my classmates and I would study in one of the bakeries and guess what? Studying included trying out more than one dessert. And like any good Italian girl, I couldn’t pass up cannoli’s, or a slice of cannoli pie. Once you get hands on a piece of cannoli cream pie [or a cannoli for that fact] you’ll stay clear of Grandma’s apple or cherry pie!!!

Cannoli cream pie cups satisfy any sweet tooth with a perfect, healthy bite-sized cannoli portion made with low-fat ricotta cheese and Athens mini fillo shells.

A low-fat Cannoli filling + @AthensFoods make the perfect bite-sized dessert! Click To Tweet

I adapted the traditional cannoli filling with some “lighter” ingredients, such as low-fat ricotta cheese, light cool whip, and mini fillo shells instead of a deep friend cannoli shell. And instead of adding one mix-in, I created a few variations with mini chocolate chips, fruit, and sprinkles. I think that’s what makes this recipe so fun— and perfect for any function. Fourth of July BBQ? Use red or blue and sprinkles or fruit. Christmas party? Use red and green sprinkles. A get together with friends? That’s when I’d use chocolate chips. Whatever the occasion, the cannoli cream pie cups make a delicious dessert!

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Cannoli Cream Pie Cups
 
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Author: Katie Serbinski
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1-15oz. container of low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1-8oz. container of fat-free Cool Whip
  • 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 30 mini fillo shells [I used Athens brand; 2-1.9oz. packages]
Instructions
  1. Bake the fillo shells according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together the ricotta cheese, Cool Whip, sugar and vanilla extra until combined and fluffy.
  3. Spoon the filling into each fillo cup. Top with a mix-in of your choice, such as sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or fresh fruit.
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Besides chocolate chips, what would be your favorite cannoli cream pie mix-in?!

Be sure to check out other Reduxer’s and their version of “pie love” this month!

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Comments

  1. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

    June 21, 2015 at 9:31 am

    These are such a great idea! I love cannolis! I would never think to make these, yum!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      I could eat a cannoli every night!!

  2. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says

    June 21, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    What a cute and unique dessert! I love this!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks so much Kelly!

  3. Kristen Chang says

    June 21, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    Ingenious! With my strong Italian heritage, you know I’m a huge fan of cannoli! I love the unique way this is presented!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks friend!!!!

  4. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    June 22, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Love this! What a great way to get some protein in a tasty dessert. Plus they are so cute!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Right?! I almost don’t want to eat them!

  5. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

    June 22, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    So cute and fun to eat. Mini portions work for me!!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Tapas dresser style!

  6. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:46 am

    What a great, easy recipe. This is something I could whip together and take to a work potluck!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Potluck would be great Emily!

  7. Sarah Grace says

    June 23, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    So simple and looks DELICIOUS!

    xo

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 7, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks Sarah!!

  8. Best Cannoli Pie says

    April 5, 2019 at 5:15 am

    These so simple and cute. I’m loving all the cannoli posts for DB. Great job

    Reply

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