Irresistible 15-Minute Cannoli Puff Pastry Squares Recipe
A must-try easy dessert recipe for sweet tooth lovers! Classic Cannoli Squares Dessert combines crispy puff pastry with creamy ricotta filling and mini chocolate chips for a perfect party-ready treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hrs 30 min
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese (drained well)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional for warmth)
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios (optional, but adds crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold puff pastry sheets and place each on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- In a large bowl, beat ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
- Place one baked puff pastry sheet on a tray or cutting board. Spread the cannoli filling generously and evenly across. Top with the second puff pastry sheet, pressing down lightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well to avoid a runny filling.
- Chilling is essential for clean slices.
- Add orange zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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