Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Classic Cannoli Squares That Will Wow Your Taste Buds. These scrumptious dessert bars combine a creamy ricotta filling with a golden, flaky crust, making them a perfect treat for any gathering or a simple way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and customizable with various toppings, these squares are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their rich flavors and beautiful presentation, they’re not just a dessert but an experience that celebrates classic Italian pastry in a fun, accessible form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix until smooth.
- Roll one pie crust into a baking dish and spread half of the ricotta mixture over it.
- Cover with the second pie crust and top with the remaining filling.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar and chopped pistachios.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg