Cannoli Cheesecake Bars
A delightful twist on classic cannoli, these Cannoli Cheesecake Bars feature a creamy filling with zesty flavors and a buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 pre-made buttery crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest; mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pre-made buttery crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the mixture is set and edges are golden.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an elegant touch. These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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