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Ricotta Cannoli Squares: The Ultimate Flaky Italian Dessert Bar

These Ricotta Cannoli Squares feature a crisp, golden-brown flaky pastry crust and a dense, creamy ricotta filling studded with mini chocolate chips. A perfectly dusted powdered sugar finish makes this handheld Italian dessert a showstopper.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 1 Large Egg For egg wash
  • 32 oz (900g) Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Strained overnight
  • 1 cup (120g) Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1/2 cup (90g) Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Large Egg For filling structure
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (15g) Extra Powdered Sugar For final dusting

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan Metal preferred for crisper crust.
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For even powdered sugar dusting.
  • 1 Serrated Knife For clean, sharp square cuts.

Method
 

Pastry Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll one puff pastry sheet into a 9x13 metal pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 10 minutes until pale golden.
  2. In a bowl, combine strained ricotta, 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and one egg. Whisk until smooth and dense. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the par-baked pastry base. Place the second sheet of pastry on top, pressing the edges lightly to seal.
  2. Brush the top pastry with egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is a deep golden-brown and flaky. Let cool completely in the pan.
  3. Once cooled, use a sieve to evenly dust the top with powdered sugar. Slice into neat squares with a serrated knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalProtein: 9gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure ricotta is strained overnight for the best dense texture.
Wipe your knife with a warm cloth between cuts for perfectly clean squares.
Keyword Cannoli Bars,Italian Dessert Bars,Ricotta Cannoli Squares

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