Classic Cannoli Squares: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love to Make
Classic Cannoli Squares are a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dessert, offering all the rich flavors of cannoli in a convenient, shareable square format.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed graham crackers to create the crust.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread the filling over the crust and top with chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, consider using fresh citrus zest in the filling.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg