Description
This easy cannoli cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that combines classic Italian cannoli flavors with a smooth baked cheesecake. Perfect as an easy dessert, dinner party centerpiece, or sweet treat, this recipe delivers a velvety texture with chocolate chips in every bite. Whether you’re looking for dessert ideas, a make-ahead treat, or a bakery-style cheesecake at home, this simple recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
16 oz cream cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in ricotta and sugar.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in chocolate chips.
6. Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
8. Cool gradually, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Top with whipped cream, powdered sugar, and extra chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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