CANNOLI CHEESECAKE

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Combining two of our favorite desserts, this is a traditional holiday treat in my Italian family. We're always certain to pass down the recipe to the next generation.-Marie McConnell, Shelbyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the flour, vanilla and orange zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Lenessa Benjamin
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I love cheesecakes and this one is no exception. It had a perfect balance of creaminess and tartness. The cannoli filling added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. Definitely a must-try!


Chrystal Marshburn
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This cheesecake was delicious! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. I would definitely make this again.


mlm irfan
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I made this cheesecake for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Ultra X
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This cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but it was still good. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


David Dax
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was worth it. The cheesecake was delicious and everyone loved it.


A Bh
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would probably use less sugar next time.


Ohionei Emmanuel
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The flavor of the cannoli filling was amazing.


Wali Bakht
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This cheesecake was delicious! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. I would definitely make this again.


Vminkok
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I made this cheesecake for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Luts Ashraf
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This cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but it was still good. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Arafat Rohman
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was worth it. The cheesecake was delicious and everyone loved it.


Sinesipho Ncamile
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would probably use less sugar next time.


Harris Ghuori
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I love cannoli and I love cheesecake, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It turned out great! The cannoli filling was the perfect complement to the cheesecake.


Kathy Weiler
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


sugar love
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The cannoli filling was a nice touch.


Thaniait Hasan
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OMG! This cheesecake is amazing! The crust is so crispy and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of the ricotta and mascarpone cheeses.


Mike Q17 MizZ (RedPillChiller)
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The cannoli filling was the perfect flavor combination with the creamy cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again.


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