Cannoli Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic cannoli and creamy cheesecake with these decadent Cannoli Cheesecake Bars. A luscious ricotta and cream cheese filling with hints of cinnamon and chocolate chips, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese, drained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips or chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, press into pan, and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat ricotta and cream cheese, add sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool, chill, then cut into bars.
- Garnish: Optionally top with more chocolate chips or pistachios.
Notes
- For the best texture, drain excess moisture from the ricotta before use.
- Enjoy these bars chilled with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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