Description
Delightful Cannoli Cheesecake Bars blend creamy cheesecake with classic cannoli flavors, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in another bowl until smooth. Add vanilla and mix.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and cinnamon.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Experiment with different chocolate chips or add orange zest for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg