Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy texture of Cannoli Cheesecake Bars, where the smooth cheesecake filling is perfectly balanced with the crispy, buttery crust. Each bite bursts with the sweet, aromatic flavors of ricotta and chocolate chips, leaving a delightful finish that lingers on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use mascarpone cheese for a richer flavor or swap chocolate chips for dried fruit for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x3 inches)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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