Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Classic Cannoli Squares That Will Wow Your Taste Buds. This easy-to-make Italian dessert features a luscious ricotta filling, enriched with chocolate chips and spices, sandwiched between layers of crispy pie crust. Perfectly suited for parties or quiet evenings at home, these squares offer a sophisticated twist on traditional cannoli. Their rich flavor and elegant presentation make them an instant favorite among dessert lovers. With simple preparation steps and customizable ingredients, anyone can impress their guests with this crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Chopped pistachios (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth; fold in chocolate chips.
- Layer one pie crust in a baking dish, spread half of the filling, add another crust, then the remaining filling topped with the last crust.
- Brush the top with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and chopped pistachios.
- Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg