Description
Cannoli Cheesecake Bars are a delectable fusion of creamy cheesecake and crunchy cannoli, creating a delightful dessert experience that will transport you to an Italian café. With rich ricotta cheese, sweet chocolate chips, and a buttery crust made from crushed cannoli shells, these bars are perfect for any gathering or just a sweet treat at home. Easy to make and irresistibly good, they promise to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed cannoli shells
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine crushed cannoli shells with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and ricotta until smooth. Mix in sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips, then add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling completely before refrigerating for at least two hours. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg