Best Classic Cannoli Squares – Creamy Italian Dessert Bars
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios (optional)
- Sugar for sprinkling
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Drain ricotta cheese overnight in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth; this ensures a thick filling.
- In a bowl, combine drained ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie crusts and cut into squares. Brush each square with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Assemble by piping ricotta filling onto one pastry square and topping it with another square. Repeat for desired layers.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, chopped pistachios, or cherries before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg