Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cannoli Bars
These Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cannoli Bars mix creamy ricotta with chocolate chips and a crisp crust, delivering the delightful flavors of cannoli in an easy bar form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra to sprinkle)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan to make an even crust.
- In a bowl, beat ricotta, eggs, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest (if using), and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Sprinkle a few extra chips on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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