Description
Classic Cannoli Squares are a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dessert, featuring a creamy ricotta filling studded with chocolate chips and warm cinnamon, all enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, these squares bring nostalgia and joy to family gatherings or cozy nights. With an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving everyone eager for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Add an egg yolk to form dough.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough and press it into a greased baking dish. Blind bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, combine ricotta, sugar, chocolate chips, eggs, and cinnamon until smooth. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg