Holy (Pumpkin) Cannoli (Dip)

Another cheater 'recipe'

(can you call it a recipe if it's just mixing crap in a bowl?)

I spent the day with my second family this past weekend 

and met my brand new sweet baby niece (excitement overload!)

I rarely show up anywhere empty handed, so this time I was packing Pumpkin Cannoli Dip.

Totally season appropriate and super easy. 

Combine in a bowl:

8 oz mascarpone cheese

8 oz ricotta cheese

1 small can pumpkin

1/4 c sugar 

1 c semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Fold in:

1/2 container cool whip 
(this should say 'real, freshly whipped cream', but I was in a hurry people)

Spread in dish and sprinkle on top:

semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

chopped toasted pecans

Dust with powdered sugar

Serve with cinnamon sugar pita chips

The idea of turning a Cannoli into a dip isn't anything new.  

But for lovers of Italian confections, this is just a quick way to get a sweet Cannoli fix! 

Note: This 'recipe' makes a party sized portion.  
Half it if you're making it for hanging out at home!