Description
Delicious cannoli cheesecake bars that combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the delightful crunch of cannoli, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Beat softened cream cheese and ricotta cheese with an electric mixer until smooth; add granulated sugar and almond extract, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using, then pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then spread over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired, lift out of the dish, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For lighter alternatives, consider using low-fat cheese, sugar substitutes, or gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg