Classic Cannoli Squares: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Dessert Lovers
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the graham cracker base.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Can be topped with additional chocolate chips or dusted with powdered sugar before serving.
- Best served chilled for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg