Step 1

Place mesh strainer on top of a medium bowl. Line strainer with cheesecloth. Transfer ricotta cheese to the cheesecloth and use a spatula to press the cheese against the cloth and drain the liquid. Discard the excess liquid that dripped into the bowl below.

Step 2

In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat ricotta cheese and mascarpone together until smooth. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Continue to mix until the sugar is completely incorporated. With a rubber spatula or large spoon, fold the mini chocolate chips into the cheese mixture.

Step 3

Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes or up to two days. Before serving, sprinkle any remaining chocolate chips on top if desired. Serve with pizzelle cookies or broken waffle cones to scoop cannoli dip and enjoy!