Cannoli Cheesecake Bars
These Cannoli Cheesecake Bars combine the classic flavors of cannoli in a creamy cheesecake form.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, or cream cheese
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
To Finish
- to taste powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is set. Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for a few hours for better slicing.