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A close-up of golden-brown cannoli squares glazed with powdered sugar, arranged on a rustic white plate. The squares reveal a creamy ricotta filling dotted with chocolate chips, with a sprinkling of finely chopped pistachios on top. The background features a blurred coffee mug and a vintage silver fork, emphasizing a cozy dessert scene styled with paper doilies and fresh lemon slices.

Decadent Cannoli Squares

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A decadent Italian-inspired dessert with crisp cannoli shells filled with creamy ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla, topped with pistachios and powdered sugar.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 cannoli shells or pre-made crispy pastry shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Chopped pistachios for garnish
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by mixing ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  3. Fill each cannoli shell with the ricotta mixture using a pastry bag or spoon.
  4. Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with chopped pistachios.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.

Notes

You can use store-bought pastry shells for convenience. Chill the filled cannoli squares for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://spoonella.com/decadent-cannoli-squares/