Cannoli Stuffed Strawberries are fresh strawberries filled with creamy cannoli filling, chocolate chips, pistachios, and powdered sugar!

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

Cannoli Stuffed Strawberries are what happens when fresh strawberries and classic cannoli come together for one irresistible dessert! Sweet strawberries are hulled and filled with a creamy cannoli filling made with ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips, then finished with chopped pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar.

They have all of the flavors you love in a traditional cannoli, but in a fresh, bite-sized strawberry that is incredibly easy to make. If you’re looking for a simple no-bake dessert that feels a little fancy without requiring much effort, these Cannoli Stuffed Strawberries are it!

The combination of fresh strawberries and creamy cannoli filling is what makes these so good. The strawberries are juicy, sweet, and slightly tart, which balances the rich, creamy filling perfectly. Mini chocolate chips add little bursts of chocolate throughout, while chopped pistachios give each strawberry a delicious nutty crunch.

They’re also the perfect size for serving at parties. You can make a whole platter of stuffed strawberries and watch them disappear!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Strawberries
Cream cheese- softened
Ricotta cheese
Powdered sugar- divided
Vanilla extract
Mini chocolate chips
Pistachios – chopped

Think of these as a fresh and fruity version of a classic cannoli. The strawberry adds a bright, juicy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creamy ricotta and cream cheese filling. The powdered sugar and vanilla make the filling sweet and smooth, while the mini chocolate chips add that classic cannoli flavor!

The chopped pistachios on top add a little crunch and make the strawberries look extra pretty. A final dusting of powdered sugar ties everything together. Every bite is creamy, fruity, slightly crunchy, and sweet without being overly heavy!

The star of these strawberry cannoli is the creamy filling. It combines ricotta and cream cheese for a filling that is rich, smooth, and perfectly creamy.

Powdered sugar adds sweetness without making the filling grainy, while vanilla gives it a little extra flavor. Mini chocolate chips are mixed throughout for the classic chocolate-chip cannoli flavor everyone loves.

Using both ricotta and cream cheese also gives the filling a great texture. It’s creamy enough to pipe into the strawberries but still has that unmistakable ricotta flavor you expect from a cannoli!

How to make the best Cannoli Stuffed Strawberries:

Wash and dry your strawberries, then slice off the tops and bottoms to ensure they can stand up straight.
Use a melon baller to scoop out the center of each strawberry, making sure to not puncture through the bottom, then take a paper towel and gently pat the inside of the berries as dry as possible.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, then transfer the cannoli filling into a piping bag or Ziploc bag, cut off one end,, and generously fill each strawberry.
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dust with powdered sugar right before serving!

Cannoli strawberries take the creamy, sweet flavors of a classic cannoli and combine them with fresh strawberries for a dessert that feels lighter, fresher, and incredibly fun to eat. The best part is that you get all of that flavor without having to make or fry cannoli shells.

They’re easy, require just a handful of ingredients, don’t require baking, and can be prepared ahead of time. Plus, they look beautiful enough for a special occasion while being simple enough to make whenever you’re craving something sweet.

These easy cannoli strawberries are perfect for just about any occasion. They make a beautiful addition to a dessert table for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or holiday parties.

And because they’re individual bite-sized treats, they’re especially easy to serve at parties. Whether you’re looking for an easy party dessert or a fresh twist on traditional cannoli, these Cannoli Stuffed Strawberries are guaranteed to be a hit!

My top tips:

MELON BALLER: You can use a melon baller or a paring knife to hollow out the inside of each strawberry, I just prefer using a melon baller because it prevents me from puncturing the base of the strawberries.
DRY THE BERRIES: It’s very important that you dry the inside of each strawberry with a paper towel. You don’t want any liquid in the strawberries because excess moisture can make the filling watery, cause the strawberries to become soggy, and dissolve the dusting of powdered sugar on top.
SOFTENED CREAM CHEESE: Softened cream cheese is key in this recipe! It’s super important to make sure your cream cheese is fully softened so that it incorporates into the other ingredients easily and ensures your filling will be super smooth rather than lumpy.
PIPING BAG: Transferring the cannoli filling into a piping bag (or ziploc bag) helps control how much filling you’re piping into the strawberries and in turn, keeps them nice and neat.
TOPPING: Chopped pistachios are my go-to topping here for a little salt and crunch, but you could also do more mini chocolate chips and/or orange or lemon zest for brightness! All of these are classic cannoli-style finishes.
STORING: This is one of those recipes that is best enjoyed day of so that the strawberries don’t become too soft or soggy. I do not recommend storing these for more than 1 day in the fridge.
PREP AHEAD: You can prepare the cannoli filling ahead of time and keep it refrigerated, then fill the strawberries shortly before serving. If you need to make them a few hours ahead, keep the filled strawberries refrigerated until you’re ready to serve them. Add the powdered sugar shortly before serving for the prettiest presentation!

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