Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Italian flavors with these Cannoli Cheesecake Bars. Each bite offers a creamy blend of ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, enriched by sweet chocolate chips and a hint of citrus zest. These bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or a casual get-together, these decadent bars will impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta and mascarpone until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and zest; mix until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly set but still jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Lift out using parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg