Description

This Cannoli Dip with Homemade Wonton Chips is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for gatherings. Creamy ricotta cheese is blended with sugar, orange zest, vanilla, candied ginger, and chocolate chips to create a sweet, textured dip. Served with crispy, golden-fried wonton chips sprinkled with kosher salt, this recipe combines creamy and crunchy textures with bright citrus and warm ginger flavors to impress your guests effortlessly.

Ingredients

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For the Wonton Chips

25 wonton wrappers (100 grams, halved diagonally)
Peanut oil (for frying)
Kosher salt (for topping)

For the Cannoli Dip

16 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese (454 grams, BelGioioso recommended)
⅔ cup granulated sugar (133 grams)
1 tablespoon orange zest (6 grams, from ½ orange)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (2 grams)
1½ tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger (17 grams)
¼ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips (44 grams)

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Instructions

Prepare the Wonton Chips: Heat peanut oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, halve the wonton wrappers diagonally to form triangles. Once the oil is hot, carefully fry the wonton triangles in batches until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried chips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, sprinkle the wonton chips lightly with kosher salt for seasoning.
Make the Cannoli Dip: In a medium bowl, combine whole-milk ricotta cheese and granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until smooth and creamy. Add in the orange zest, pure vanilla extract, finely chopped candied ginger, and semisweet mini chocolate chips, folding gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Chill the dip in the refrigerator until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm slightly.
Serve: Transfer the chilled cannoli dip to a serving bowl and place alongside the crispy homemade wonton chips. Enjoy by dipping the crunchy chips into the creamy ricotta mixture for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Notes

Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to keep the wonton chips crispy and non-greasy.
You can substitute candied ginger with finely chopped crystallized ginger if preferred.
Store any leftover dip covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free wonton wrappers or substitute with another gluten-free chip.
To soften the ricotta if too grainy, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before mixing.