Description
Delightful dessert squares capturing the essence of traditional Italian cannoli with flaky puff pastry and creamy ricotta filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
- Cocoa powder or extra powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and fit them into a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the puff pastry evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Allow to cool, then cut into squares.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious cannoli squares!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Can be kept at room temperature for 1-2 days, refrigerated for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg