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Ricotta cannoli squares with creamy ricotta filling and mini chocolate chips between golden pastry layers, dusted with powdered sugar.
Hannah Cooking

Ricotta Cannoli Squares

Ricotta cannoli squares deliver all the classic Italian cannoli flavor in an easy, no-bake layered dessert with creamy ricotta filling and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert, No-Bake Dessert
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz Whole milk ricotta cheese Well drained overnight for best texture
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 8 oz Mascarpone cheese Adds rich creaminess
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered sugar For sweetness
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Classic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract Optional but enhances taste
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Mini chocolate chips Folded into filling
  • ½ cup Pistachios Chopped, optional
  • 2 boxes Graham crackers 14.4 oz each, for layering
  • ¼ cup Butter Melted, for brushing layers
  • Powdered sugar For dusting top
  • Candied orange peel Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish For layering dessert
  • Fine-mesh strainer To drain ricotta properly
  • Electric mixer For smooth, fluffy filling
  • Spatula or offset spatula For spreading filling evenly
  • Mixing bowl To combine ingredients
  • Plastic wrap To cover and chill dessert
  • Sifter For dusting powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Place ricotta in strainer and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Mix ricotta, mascarpone, and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Blend in powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
  4. Gently mix in chocolate chips and pistachios.
  5. Brush bottom of pan lightly with melted butter.
  6. Arrange graham crackers evenly to cover the bottom.
  7. Spread half of ricotta mixture evenly over graham layer.
  8. Add another graham layer and remaining filling.
  9. Finish with final graham cracker layer; press gently.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish before slicing.
    Ricotta cannoli squares with creamy ricotta filling and mini chocolate chips between golden pastry layers, dusted with powdered sugar.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used