Irresistible Classic Cannoli Squares Recipe in 25 Minutes
Delicious cannoli filling layered between crispy pastry sheets.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Spread filling over phyllo.
- Top with remaining phyllo layers.
- Bake 25 minutes until golden.
- Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Drain ricotta overnight for thicker filling.
- Substitute mascarpone for richer flavor.
- Add orange zest for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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