Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 mini cups

Here’s a Weight Watchers-friendly version of your Delicious Mini Cannoli Cups recipe, along with Points information:

Weight Watchers Mini Cannoli Cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (14.1 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (use reduced-fat if available)
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (use a sugar substitute if preferred)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (use mini or lower-calorie options)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Chopped pistachios or additional mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the pie crusts and cut them into small circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
  3. Press the circles into mini muffin tins to form cups. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, low-fat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Fill each cooled pie crust cup with the cannoli filling using a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios or additional mini chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes | Servings: 24 mini cups

Nutrition Information (per mini cup):

  • Calories: 95 kcal
  • Total Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 7g
  • Protein: 3g

Weight Watchers Points: 3 points per mini cannoli cup (based on using reduced-fat pie crusts and a sugar substitute)

Notes:

  • Using sugar substitutes and reduced-fat ingredients helps lower the SmartPoints value.
  • Adjust the garnish and powdered sugar dusting to suit your points budget.

Enjoy these delightful mini cannoli cups while staying on track with your Weight Watchers goals!