Description
Cannoli Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and traditional cannoli flavors. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust and studded with mini chocolate chips and orange zest, these bars offer a rich taste experience that’s sure to impress. Perfect for parties or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this recipe is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. Indulge in this Italian-inspired treat that will transport you to your favorite café with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, sugar, and orange zest; blend until creamy.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and pour cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg