Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic cannoli flavors and creamy cheesecake with these scrumptious Cannoli Cheesecake Bars. A perfect blend of sweet and tangy, these bars are a must-try for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate chips or chopped pistachios for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat ricotta and cream cheese, then add sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour. Mix in eggs and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool and refrigerate.
- Serve: Slice into bars and top with additional chocolate chips or pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Bars taste better after chilling overnight.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
