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Colorful display of cannoli squares arranged on a white plate, showcasing golden crispy pastry shells filled with creamy ricotta filling, garnished with chocolate chips and powdered sugar, styled beautifully with a rustic backdrop.

Delicious Classic Cannoli Squares

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A classic Italian-inspired dessert consisting of crispy pastry squares filled with a sweet ricotta and chocolate mixture, garnished with chocolate chips and powdered sugar.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 squares

Ingredients

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  • 1 package store-bought puff pastry sheets
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut puff pastry into squares and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Brush pastry with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  5. Once cooled, spoon ricotta mixture into pastry squares, top with chocolate chips.
  6. Sift powdered sugar over the assembled squares before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is chilled before cutting for clean edges.
  • Can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Bake and Assemble
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg