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Cannoli Squares

Delightful Cannoli Squares: Your Easy No-Bake Dessert Fix

These Cannoli Squares are a delicious no-bake dessert with a creamy ricotta filling and buttery crust, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed; use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese well-drained; mascarpone is an alternative
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest optional
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips dark chocolate can be substituted
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios optional

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  3. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  4. In another bowl, mix well-drained ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional orange zest until creamy. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Spread the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing it evenly.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
  7. Lift the dessert from the pan using parchment, cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar, and add toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, drain ricotta overnight and chill for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors.

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