Classic Cannoli Squares: Indulgent Italian Dessert Made Easy
Classic Cannoli Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dessert that captures the essence of traditional cannoli in a simple, shareable format.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 package pre-made pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into squares to fit your baking dish.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the crust.
- Top with another layer of pie crust and seal the edges.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool, then serve chilled.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These can be made a day in advance for easy prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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