This vegan cannoli dip recipe is inspired by the cannolis from Little Italy my father used to bring home.
At the time, I thought he did this to surprise my brother and I, and while there is certainly truth to that, I’ve grown to learn that these sweet treats were as much for him as they were for us. The man has a sweet tooth like no other and it’s stronger than ever now that his right frontal lobe is no longer telling him to eat sugar in moderation.
Making healthier versions of my dad’s favorite foods is a challenge I love taking on so that he still gets to eat what he loves but while avoiding things he shouldn’t have in excess. Cue in the vegan cannoli dip! This recipe gets not only my dad’s stamp of approval but my eight year old neighbor’s too.
How to Make this Vegan Cannoli Dip Recipe:
Making this cannoli dip recipe is so easy. Start by soaking the cashews for at least one hour until they’re very soft. Once the cashews become very soft, drain off all the excess water.
From there, it’s just a matter of blending the softened cashews with vanilla, lemon juice, tahini, vinegar and water until very smooth and creamy. Next, add the powdered sugar and nutritional yeast. After that, simply transfer to a bowl and add the chocolate chips. That’s it!
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Vegan Cannoli Dip
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashew pieces
- Juice of ¼ lemon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water plus 1 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 3.5 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Pizzelle waffle cookies for dipping optional
Instructions
Soak the Cashews:
- Soak the cashew pieces in water for 1 – 8 hours
Blend the Cashews:
- Blend the cashews in a food processor along with the vanilla, lemon juice, tahini, apple cider vinegar and water until it gets smooth and creamy.
Add the Sugar:
- Blend in the nutritional yeast, and powdered sugar. Stop every so often to scrape the sides down into the rest of the mixture. If needed, you can add more water at this point to get to desired consistency.
Stir in the Chocolate Chips:
- Transfer to a serving bowl and add chocolate chips
To Serve:
- Refrigerate dip until chilled and then serve with Pizelles or your dipper of choice.