Description
Classic Cannoli Squares capture all the beloved Italian cannoli flavors in a simplified, shareable dessert format with creamy ricotta filling, chocolate chips, and buttery crust – no specialized equipment required.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 large Egg
- Sugar for sprinkling
- Optional: 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios
- Optional: 3 Maraschino Cherries
- Optional: 1/4 cup Extra Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Combine ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Press one pie crust into the dish, allowing slight overhang.
- Spread ricotta mixture evenly over crust, leaving 1/2-inch border.
- Place second crust on top, trim excess, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar, and cut small steam vents.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Filling should be set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Do not overmix ricotta filling. Allow proper cooling before slicing for clean, professional results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cannoli squares, italian dessert, ricotta filling, chocolate chip cannoli, easy cannoli recipe