Description
Rich, creamy, and crunchy dessert bars that combine the beloved flavors of cannoli and cheesecake, enhanced with mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- In another bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing. Patience during chilling enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dessert, cheesecake, cannoli, chocolate, bars, easy recipe, fall desserts