Cannoli Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
30 miniature phyllo cups

Preparation

n a small food processor or blender, blend the first 5 ingredients until smooth. Remove to a bowl and fold in orange zest and chips. Using a baby spoon, spoon filling evenly into 30 fillo cups. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cocoa, or both. Chopped pistachios may be nice too. Serve immediately. Makes 30 pieces.
Note- Only put the cream filling into the cups just before serving so the cups do not get soggy.