Description
Classic Cannoli Squares are creamy, crispy, and easy to make. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Pastry Layer:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
Cannoli Filling:
2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter. Add egg and milk; mix to a smooth dough.
3. Press dough into prepared pan and bake 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon; fold in chocolate chips.
5. Spread filling over cooled crust and smooth top.
6. Refrigerate 2 hours until set; dust with powdered sugar and slice.
Notes
Use mascarpone instead of ricotta for richer flavor.
Add crushed pistachios on top for crunch.
Drizzle melted chocolate over squares.
Use part-skim ricotta for lighter version.
Prepare a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg