The Sicilian Cannoli Cheesecake is a no-bake cold cake with an irresistible taste. For this cheesecake, I was inspired by the Sicilian cannoli, as it consists of a base of cannoli shells, a ricotta cream with chocolate chips. You can get creative with the decoration; I used crushed pistachios, candied cherries, and two small Sicilian cannoli. Beautiful to look at and easy to make; with this cheesecake, you’ll make a great impression!
For more ideas, I recommend the collection Cheesecake – Easy and Quick Recipes.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: No-bake
Ingredients
- 5 oz Sicilian cannoli shells
- 5 tbsp butter
- 10.5 oz ricotta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp chocolate chips
- as needed crushed pistachios
- 6 candied cherries
- 2 small Sicilian cannoli shells
- as needed dark chocolate
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools
- Pan
- Mixer
Preparation
To make the Sicilian Cannoli Cheesecake, prepare the cheesecake base by blending the cannoli shells until you get a sandy mixture.
Pour into a bowl, incorporate the melted butter and mix well with the help of a spoon.
Spread the mixture on the base of a 8-inch springform pan, pressing well with the back of a spoon and place in the fridge to set.
In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the sugar until you get a smooth mixture. Then add the whipped cream and chocolate chips. Mix well until the ingredients are perfectly combined.
Transfer a couple of tablespoons of ricotta cream into a piping bag and fill the two small cannoli shells (which will be used for decoration).
Pour the remaining cream on the cookie base, smoothing it well. Put the cheesecake in the fridge and let it rest for at least 4 hours.
Melt a small piece of dark chocolate and drizzle it over the surface of the two small cannoli. Then garnish them with crushed pistachios and let the chocolate set.
When the cheesecake is ready to be served, decorate the surface of the cake with crushed pistachios along the edge and candied cherries.
Place the two small cannoli dusted with powdered sugar in the center of the cake. Enjoy!
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