Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of traditional cannoli and creamy cheesecake with these Cannoli Cheesecake Bars. A luscious ricotta and cream cheese filling studded with mini chocolate chips sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate chips and powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Beat ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, salt, and egg. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with extra chocolate chips and powdered sugar. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier base, chill the crust before baking.
- Try crushed cannoli shells instead of graham crackers for a traditional twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
