Description
Delicious and easy-to-make bars that bring the creamy, citrusy flavor of classic cannoli in a simple square form, topped with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon citrus zest (orange or lemon)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and citrus zest until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar mix, combining until a dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough. Crumble the remaining dough over the top to create a layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Drain ricotta if it seems watery; soften butter to room temperature; do not overmix the dough after adding flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg