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.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 390kcal
Cost: $12–14 per batch
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)
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
Instructions
- Place ricotta in strainer and refrigerate overnight.
- Mix ricotta, mascarpone, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Blend in powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
- Gently mix in chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Brush bottom of pan lightly with melted butter.
- Arrange graham crackers evenly to cover the bottom.
- Spread half of ricotta mixture evenly over graham layer.
- Add another graham layer and remaining filling.
- Finish with final graham cracker layer; press gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 390kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 220mg (10%) | Potassium: 190mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 780IU (16%) | Calcium: 160mg (16%) | Iron: 0.8mg (4%)