CANNOLI CHEESECAKE

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This cheesecake was very easy to make and if your like me, the more cannolis I could eat, the better..so why not try a cheesecake that taste just like a cannoli. This recipe I obtained from the WOMANS WORLD MAGAZINE (April, 2004)

Provided by Dee Fischer

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h40m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sliced natural almonds
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
9 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough
2 (15 ounce) containers whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/4 cup orange juice
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temp
1 1/4 cups sugar
6 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
mini chocolate chip (for decorating top) (optional)
almonds (for decorating top) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375* Coat a 9x3'' springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Bake almonds on an ungreased baking sheet until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes; remove from pan and cool.
  • CRUST: Knead flour into cookie dough until just combined; knead in almonds.
  • Using measuring cup press dough onto bottom of the pan.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until browned.
  • Cool on rack and reduce oven temperature.
  • to 325* CHEESECAKE: Meanwhile, line colander with paper towels; place on plate.
  • Place ricotta cheese in colander on towels and dry slightly for 15 minutes.
  • In microwave safe bowl combine raisins and amaretto.
  • Microwave on High for 30-45 seconds until hot; let stand to plump.
  • At medium high speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add eggs and ricotta cheese; beat until blended, 2-3 minutes.
  • Batter will be thin.
  • Add sour cream, flour, vanilla and salt; beat 1 minute.
  • Stir in chips and reserved raisins with amaretto.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until browned around edge and center jiggles slightly when pan is shaken slightly.
  • Cool completely on rack.
  • Run knife around edge of cake to loosen.
  • Cover;refrigerate 8 hours.
  • TOPPING: At medium-high speed beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
  • If desired, transfer 1 cup whipped cream to pasty bag fitted with large rosette tip.
  • Spread cake top with remaining whipped cream.
  • Pipe cream around top edge of cake or mound with spoon.
  • Garnish with chips and almonds if you prefer.

Oppo A3s
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Yum!


Nathan 5.0
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This cheesecake was delicious!


Sadok Louhichi
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this cannoli cheesecake.


Ramyar Hagh Doost
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This cheesecake was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth it.


Ariyan Nasim
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I love cannoli and cheesecake, so this recipe is perfect for me!


Tala Mohamed Tala Mohamed
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This cheesecake looks amazing!


NOBLE Solomon Founder CEO
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Can't wait to try this!


Alisufiyan Warraich
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Looks delicious!


Nick Jee
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Yum!


Zandile Mbonambi
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


A Alcala
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had.


Reyn Krok
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Faye Espadero
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this cannoli cheesecake. The cannoli filling added a nice flavor and texture to the cheesecake.


Benjamin Henderson
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This cheesecake was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Wasim Akram
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I love cannoli and I love cheesecake, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It did not disappoint! The cheesecake was creamy and decadent, and the cannoli filling was the perfect complement.


Zahidhussain Zahidhussain
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This was the best cheesecake I have ever had. The cannoli filling was so flavorful and the cheesecake was so creamy.


KILLSHOTSWAV
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all raved about it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Kornel Venczel
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This cannoli cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.


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