Cannoli Cheesecake Bars
Cannoli Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate dessert fusion, blending creamy cheesecake with the delightful crunch of cannoli. Each bite offers a luscious ricotta filling studded with mini chocolate chips, all sitting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, impressing family and friends with its rich flavors and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat together ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix until well combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips gently. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set in the center and slightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Slice into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg