cannoli cheesecake
This cheesecake is really creamy and full of flavor. It is a great composition of America and Italy. My mother-in-law really enjoys this when I make it for her. It is one of her favorites.
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If you love the flavors in a cannoli, you're going to really enjoy this cheesecake recipe. It's creamy and sweet with a soft texture. The cherry and vanilla flavors permeate the cheesecake and you taste them in every bite. Then, there is a pop of chocolate from the mini chocolate chips. This cheesecake is crustless and we really enjoyed it. But, if you like a crust a simple graham cracker one would be delicious. There really are bits of Italian and American flavors in this divine cannoli cheesecake.
prep time
35 Min
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 packages cream cheese, 8 oz each
- 1 package ricotta cheese, 8 oz.
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 - eggs
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup diced maraschino cherries
- 1 pinch salt
- CRUST (OPTIONAL)
- 2 1/2 cups butter cookies
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
How To Make cannoli cheesecake
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Step 1Mix cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Step 2Add ricotta cheese and mix until creamy.
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Step 3Slowly add your flour, sugar, and salt.
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Step 4Add vanilla extract and the eggs, one at a time, until combined.
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Step 5Fold in chocolate chips and diced cherries.
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Step 6Cut a parchment paper round and place in the bottom of a springform pan. Spray the sides with cooking spray. Pour cheesecake batter into the parchment paper lined pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 20 more minutes.
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Step 7Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cheesecake and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Step 8For the optional crust, the cookies need to be made into crumbs. Melt the butter and mix the crumbs together. Press into pan and place into the freezer for about 1 hour.
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Category:
Other Desserts
Keyword:
#cheesecake
Keyword:
#cannoli
Collection:
Cheesecake
Collection:
Holiday Baking
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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