Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of cannoli cheesecake, where creamy ricotta and rich cream cheese blend seamlessly with chocolate chips atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This dessert captures the essence of traditional cannoli while offering a luscious cheesecake experience. Perfect for any occasion, each slice is a celebration of flavor that will leave your guests begging for more. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or treating yourself to a sweet escape, this simple yet impressive recipe is sure to bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; cool.
- Beat ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in center.
- Allow to cool in the oven with door ajar for an hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg