Description
These Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cannoli Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy ricotta and rich chocolate chips, enveloped in a buttery, crisp crust. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, with a hint of citrus zest that brightens the overall flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the filling:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- For the topping:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
- Extra chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan evenly.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips into the ricotta mixture.
- Spread the ricotta filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra chocolate chips.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 90 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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