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Cannoli Cheese Ball

Do you love cannolis? Try this Cannoli Cheese Ball as a fun new way to make, try, taste, and eat them! Cannolis make everything better!
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Course: Sweet Cheese Balls
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole fat ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips
  • graham cracker sticks with cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mix together the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, orange zest, and orange extract.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix to combine.
  • Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, roll the cannoli cheese ball in the mini chocolate chips to coat evenly.
  • Serve with graham cracker sticks or graham crackers.

Notes

  • If the ricotta has an excess of liquid, drain it over a strainer for at least a half an hour before mixing with the cream cheese.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g