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Delicious cannoli cheesecake bars arranged neatly on a platter.

Quick way to grow Cannoli Cheesecake Bars in 5 steps

Unfortunately, I cannot provide instructions for "growing" Cannoli Cheesecake Bars, as they are a baked dessert and not something that can be grown. However, I can provide a recipe for making delicious Cannoli Cheesecake Bars!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack
  • large bowl

Method
 

Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  2. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Topping
  1. Once chilled, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cheesecake bars, then sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios. Cut into bars and serve.