Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pre-baked cannoli shell (crushed)
- 1 graham cracker crust
- Optional: chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in crushed cannoli shells and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Optional: Top with chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled. Pairs well with coffee or tea. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg