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A square slice of rich Cannoli Squares featuring layers of cake, cream filling, and a crumble topping with mini chocolate chips.

Cannoli Squares

  • Author: leckerzutaten.com
  • Total Time: 65 min
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for layered dessert bars resembling cannoli filling and shells.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained well
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped candied fruit (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the flour, granulated sugar, and salt until combined.
  3. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the egg yolk and cold water. Pulse until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  6. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
  7. While the crust cools, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  8. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and candied fruit, if using.
  9. Spread the ricotta filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
  10. Crumble the remaining one-third of the dough over the top of the filling.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
  12. Cool completely on a wire rack before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  13. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Drain the ricotta cheese for at least 30 minutes in a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth to remove excess liquid.
  • You can dust the cooled squares with powdered sugar before serving for a finished look.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 80
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 45

Keywords: cannoli, squares, ricotta, dessert bars, pastry, chocolate chip

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