Description
Indulgent Cannoli Cheesecake Bars combining the flavors of cannoli with a creamy cheesecake base, perfect for sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 16 oz ricotta
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ½ cup small chocolate chips
- ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate chips and pistachios for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by greasing it and lining with parchment paper, leaving extra for easy removal.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until mixed thoroughly. Firmly press this mixture into the base of the prepared dish for the crust.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios gently.
- Spread the filling over the crust evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center remains slightly wobbly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for solidification.
- Once set, use the parchment to lift the cheesecake out, slice into squares, and top with whipped cream. Add extra chocolate chips and pistachios as optional garnish.
Notes
- For best results, prepare a day in advance and let it chill overnight.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar based on your taste preference.
- Chocolate chips and pistachios are optional but highly recommended for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg