Description
Mini Frozen Cannoli Cheesecake Bites offer a delightful twist on the classic cannoli dessert, transforming it into a fun, frozen treat. With a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy, rich cheesecake filling, and a hint of chocolate, these bites are the perfect size for a snack or party treat.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Zest of 1 orange (optional)
1/4 cup chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Spoon a small amount of the crust mixture into each cup of a mini muffin tin or silicone molds. Press down with a spoon to pack it tightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and ricotta cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, and if desired, also add the pistachios and orange zest.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours or until the cheesecake bites are firm.
- Before serving, melt the remaining chocolate chips and drizzle them over the top of each mini cheesecake bite, if desired.
- Remove the cheesecake bites from the molds and serve frozen or slightly thawed.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit the pistachios from the filling.
Swap the mini chocolate chips for a different type of chocolate (e.g., white chocolate or dark chocolate) for a different flavor profile.
For more flavor, try incorporating a teaspoon of cinnamon or a dash of almond extract into the filling.
For a fun twist, drizzle caramel sauce or add crushed graham crackers on top before freezing.
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: Approx. 120 calories
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
