Description
Turn your favorite Italian pastry into a show-stopping dessert with this Easy Cannoli Cheesecake. Featuring a creamy ricotta and cream cheese filling loaded with chocolate chips, this cheesecake sits on a chocolate cookie crust and is topped with fluffy whipped cream and crushed chocolate. It’s a rich, indulgent treat perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or when you want a twist on classic cheesecake. This easy recipe is great for quick desserts, special occasions, or when you’re browsing for delicious breakfast ideas, food ideas, or a unique spin on an easy dinner finale.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup chopped chocolate or crushed cannoli shells (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add drained ricotta and granulated sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
4. Pour the batter over the cooled crust. Smooth the top and tap the pan to release air bubbles.
5. Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside.
6. Transfer cheesecake to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread on top of the chilled cheesecake.
8. Top with chopped chocolate or crushed cannoli shells if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter.
Drain ricotta thoroughly to prevent a soggy cheesecake.
For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg